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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.81, 233.73 and 141.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.81, 233.73 and 141.86 is: 195.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.81 : 233.73 = 141.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.81/233.73 = 141.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.81x = 233.73 × 141.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.81x = 33,157.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,157.52/169.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.27

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