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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.34, 233.27 and 141.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.34, 233.27 and 141.71 is: 195.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.34 : 233.27 = 141.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.34/233.27 = 141.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.34x = 233.27 × 141.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.34x = 33,054.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,054.82/169.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.20

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