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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.75, 233.74 and 145.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.75, 233.74 and 145.13 is: 199.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.75 : 233.74 = 145.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.75/233.74 = 145.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.75x = 233.74 × 145.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.75x = 33,922.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,922.91/169.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.84

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