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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.36, 233.16 and 147.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.36, 233.16 and 147.44 is: 202.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.36 : 233.16 = 147.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.36/233.16 = 147.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.36x = 233.16 × 147.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.36x = 34,377.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,377.11/169.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.98

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