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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.02, 232.94 and 127.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.02, 232.94 and 127.47 is: 175.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.02 : 232.94 = 127.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.02/232.94 = 127.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.02x = 232.94 × 127.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.02x = 29,694.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,694.05/169.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.68

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