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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169, 233.20 and 120

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169, 233.20 and 120 is: 165.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169 : 233.20 = 120 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169/233.20 = 120/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169x = 233.20 × 120
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169x = 27,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,984/169
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.59

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