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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.34, 233.71 and 136.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.34, 233.71 and 136.49 is: 188.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.34 : 233.71 = 136.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.34/233.71 = 136.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.34x = 233.71 × 136.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.34x = 31,897.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,897.57/169.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.37

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