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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.40, 233.58 and 146.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.40, 233.58 and 146.18 is: 201.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.40 : 233.58 = 146.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.40/233.58 = 146.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.40x = 233.58 × 146.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.40x = 34,144.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,144.72/169.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.56

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