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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.74, 233.92 and 146.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.74, 233.92 and 146.42 is: 201.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.74 : 233.92 = 146.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.74/233.92 = 146.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.74x = 233.92 × 146.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.74x = 34,250.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,250.57/169.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.78

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