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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.94, 234.30 and 145.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.94, 234.30 and 145.04 is: 199.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.94 : 234.30 = 145.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.94/234.30 = 145.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.94x = 234.30 × 145.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.94x = 33,981.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,981.70/169.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.97

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