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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.47, 233.37 and 143.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.47, 233.37 and 143.19 is: 197.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.47 : 233.37 = 143.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.47/233.37 = 143.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.47x = 233.37 × 143.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.47x = 33,416.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,416.25/169.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.18

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