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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.39, 233.74 and 98.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.39, 233.74 and 98.49 is: 135.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.39 : 233.74 = 98.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.39/233.74 = 98.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.39x = 233.74 × 98.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.39x = 23,020.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,020.13/169.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.90

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