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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.58, 233.83 and 138.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.58, 233.83 and 138.44 is: 190.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.58 : 233.83 = 138.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.58/233.83 = 138.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.58x = 233.83 × 138.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.58x = 32,371.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,371.43/169.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.89

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