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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.70, 233.69 and 149.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.70, 233.69 and 149.24 is: 205.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.70 : 233.69 = 149.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.70/233.69 = 149.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.70x = 233.69 × 149.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.70x = 34,875.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,875.73/169.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.52

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