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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.41, 233.31 and 147.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.41, 233.31 and 147.27 is: 202.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.41 : 233.31 = 147.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.41/233.31 = 147.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.41x = 233.31 × 147.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.41x = 34,359.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,359.56/169.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.82

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