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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.31, 233.44 and 145.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.31, 233.44 and 145.95 is: 201.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.31 : 233.44 = 145.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.31/233.44 = 145.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.31x = 233.44 × 145.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.31x = 34,070.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,070.57/169.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.24

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