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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.64, 233.96 and 144.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.64, 233.96 and 144.92 is: 199.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.64 : 233.96 = 144.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.64/233.96 = 144.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.64x = 233.96 × 144.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.64x = 33,905.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,905.48/169.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.87

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