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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.76, 233.73 and 148.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.76, 233.73 and 148.91 is: 205.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.76 : 233.73 = 148.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.76/233.73 = 148.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.76x = 233.73 × 148.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.76x = 34,803.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,803.57/169.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.02

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