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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.84, 234.36 and 143.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.84, 234.36 and 143.92 is: 198.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.84 : 234.36 = 143.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.84/234.36 = 143.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.84x = 234.36 × 143.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.84x = 33,729.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,729.09/169.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.59

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