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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.85, 233.80 and 149.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.85, 233.80 and 149.03 is: 205.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.85 : 233.80 = 149.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.85/233.80 = 149.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.85x = 233.80 × 149.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.85x = 34,841.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,841.67/169.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.14

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