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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.34, 233.78 and 134.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.34, 233.78 and 134.32 is: 185.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.34 : 233.78 = 134.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.34/233.78 = 134.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.34x = 233.78 × 134.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.34x = 31,401.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,401.33/169.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.43

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