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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.98, 234.34 and 143.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.98, 234.34 and 143.65 is: 198.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.98 : 234.34 = 143.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.98/234.34 = 143.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.98x = 234.34 × 143.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.98x = 33,662.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,662.94/169.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.04

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