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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.93, 255.43 and 141.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.93, 255.43 and 141.23 is: 212.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.93 : 255.43 = 141.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.93/255.43 = 141.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.93x = 255.43 × 141.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.93x = 36,075.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,075.19/169.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.29

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