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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.58, 234 and 99.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.58, 234 and 99.63 is: 137.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.58 : 234 = 99.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.58/234 = 99.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.58x = 234 × 99.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.58x = 23,313.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,313.42/169.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.48

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