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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.54, 233.69 and 134.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.54, 233.69 and 134.51 is: 185.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.54 : 233.69 = 134.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.54/233.69 = 134.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.54x = 233.69 × 134.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.54x = 31,431.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,431.80/169.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.39

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