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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.34, 233.55 and 134.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.34, 233.55 and 134.33 is: 185.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.34 : 233.55 = 134.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.34/233.55 = 134.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.34x = 233.55 × 134.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.34x = 31,371.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,371.60/169.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.26

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