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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.51, 234.17 and 134.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.51, 234.17 and 134.77 is: 186.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.51 : 234.17 = 134.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.51/234.17 = 134.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.51x = 234.17 × 134.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.51x = 31,559.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,559.09/169.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.18

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