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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.45, 233.97 and 148.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.45, 233.97 and 148.97 is: 205.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.45 : 233.97 = 148.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.45/233.97 = 148.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.45x = 233.97 × 148.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.45x = 34,854.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,854.51/169.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.69

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