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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.74, 233.85 and 142.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.74, 233.85 and 142.29 is: 196.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.74 : 233.85 = 142.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.74/233.85 = 142.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.74x = 233.85 × 142.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.74x = 33,274.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,274.52/169.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.03

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