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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.49, 234.12 and 154.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.49, 234.12 and 154.14 is: 212.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.49 : 234.12 = 154.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.49/234.12 = 154.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.49x = 234.12 × 154.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.49x = 36,086.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,086.96/169.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.91

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