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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.62, 233.64 and 134.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.62, 233.64 and 134.58 is: 185.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.62 : 233.64 = 134.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.62/233.64 = 134.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.62x = 233.64 × 134.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.62x = 31,443.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,443.27/169.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.37

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