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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.43, 233.48 and 143.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.43, 233.48 and 143.51 is: 197.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.43 : 233.48 = 143.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.43/233.48 = 143.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.43x = 233.48 × 143.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.43x = 33,506.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,506.00/169.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.76

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