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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.46, 233.99 and 134.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.46, 233.99 and 134.63 is: 185.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.46 : 233.99 = 134.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.46/233.99 = 134.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.46x = 233.99 × 134.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.46x = 31,500.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,500.23/169.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.89

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