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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.01, 232.97 and 127.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.01, 232.97 and 127.50 is: 175.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.01 : 232.97 = 127.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.01/232.97 = 127.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.01x = 232.97 × 127.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.01x = 29,703.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,703.12/169.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.75

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