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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.68, 233.57 and 149.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.68, 233.57 and 149.94 is: 206.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.68 : 233.57 = 149.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.68/233.57 = 149.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.68x = 233.57 × 149.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.68x = 35,021.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,021.49/169.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.40

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