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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.65, 234.23 and 149.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.65, 234.23 and 149.83 is: 206.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.65 : 234.23 = 149.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.65/234.23 = 149.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.65x = 234.23 × 149.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.65x = 35,093.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,093.88/169.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.86

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