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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.52, 234.36 and 147.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.52, 234.36 and 147.65 is: 204.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.52 : 234.36 = 147.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.52/234.36 = 147.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.52x = 234.36 × 147.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.52x = 34,602.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,602.08/169.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.12

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