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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.70, 234.09 and 145.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.70, 234.09 and 145.19 is: 200.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.70 : 234.09 = 145.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.70/234.09 = 145.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.70x = 234.09 × 145.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.70x = 33,988.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,988.11/169.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.29

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