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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.62, 233.96 and 148.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.62, 233.96 and 148.86 is: 205.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.62 : 233.96 = 148.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.62/233.96 = 148.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.62x = 233.96 × 148.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.62x = 34,826.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,826.54/169.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.32

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