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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.58, 234.04 and 141.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.58, 234.04 and 141.91 is: 195.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.58 : 234.04 = 141.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.58/234.04 = 141.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.58x = 234.04 × 141.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.58x = 33,212.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,212.62/169.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.85

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