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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.35, 232.98 and 141.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.35, 232.98 and 141.17 is: 194.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.35 : 232.98 = 141.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.35/232.98 = 141.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.35x = 232.98 × 141.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.35x = 32,888.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,888.75/169.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.20

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