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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.81, 234.30 and 147.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.81, 234.30 and 147.94 is: 204.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.81 : 234.30 = 147.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.81/234.30 = 147.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.81x = 234.30 × 147.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.81x = 34,662.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,662.34/169.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.12

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