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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.96, 233.94 and 149.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.96, 233.94 and 149.96 is: 206.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.96 : 233.94 = 149.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.96/233.94 = 149.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.96x = 233.94 × 149.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.96x = 35,081.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,081.64/169.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.41

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