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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.56, 233.36 and 134.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.56, 233.36 and 134.48 is: 185.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.56 : 233.36 = 134.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.56/233.36 = 134.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.56x = 233.36 × 134.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.56x = 31,382.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,382.25/169.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.08

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