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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.90, 234.60 and 148.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.90, 234.60 and 148.30 is: 204.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.90 : 234.60 = 148.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.90/234.60 = 148.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.90x = 234.60 × 148.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.90x = 34,791.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,791.18/169.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.77

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