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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.28, 233.40 and 148.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.28, 233.40 and 148.76 is: 205.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.28 : 233.40 = 148.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.28/233.40 = 148.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.28x = 233.40 × 148.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.28x = 34,720.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,720.58/169.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.11

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