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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.39, 233.58 and 143.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.39, 233.58 and 143.07 is: 197.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.39 : 233.58 = 143.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.39/233.58 = 143.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.39x = 233.58 × 143.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.39x = 33,417.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,417.95/169.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.28

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