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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.86, 234.18 and 145.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.86, 234.18 and 145.56 is: 200.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.86 : 234.18 = 145.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.86/234.18 = 145.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.86x = 234.18 × 145.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.86x = 34,087.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,087.24/169.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.68

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