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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.84, 234.39 and 140.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.84, 234.39 and 140.68 is: 194.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.84 : 234.39 = 140.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.84/234.39 = 140.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.84x = 234.39 × 140.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.84x = 32,973.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,973.99/169.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.15

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