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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.70, 234 and 145.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.70, 234 and 145.22 is: 200.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.70 : 234 = 145.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.70/234 = 145.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.70x = 234 × 145.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.70x = 33,981.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,981.48/169.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.24

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