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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.01, 233.25 and 127.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.01, 233.25 and 127.49 is: 175.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.01 : 233.25 = 127.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.01/233.25 = 127.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.01x = 233.25 × 127.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.01x = 29,737.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,737.63/169.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.96

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