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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.68, 234.24 and 145.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.68, 234.24 and 145.08 is: 200.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.68 : 234.24 = 145.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.68/234.24 = 145.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.68x = 234.24 × 145.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.68x = 33,983.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,983.54/169.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.28

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