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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.68, 233.55 and 141.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.68, 233.55 and 141.74 is: 195.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.68 : 233.55 = 141.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.68/233.55 = 141.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.68x = 233.55 × 141.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.68x = 33,103.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,103.38/169.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.09

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