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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.39, 233.49 and 134.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.39, 233.49 and 134.26 is: 185.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.39 : 233.49 = 134.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.39/233.49 = 134.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.39x = 233.49 × 134.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.39x = 31,348.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,348.37/169.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.07

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