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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.48, 233.86 and 134.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.48, 233.86 and 134.60 is: 185.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.48 : 233.86 = 134.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.48/233.86 = 134.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.48x = 233.86 × 134.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.48x = 31,477.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,477.56/169.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.73

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