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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.67, 233.97 and 145.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.67, 233.97 and 145.19 is: 200.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.67 : 233.97 = 145.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.67/233.97 = 145.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.67x = 233.97 × 145.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.67x = 33,970.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,970.10/169.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.21

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