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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.04, 233.55 and 127.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.04, 233.55 and 127.73 is: 176.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.04 : 233.55 = 127.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.04/233.55 = 127.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.04x = 233.55 × 127.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.04x = 29,831.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,831.34/169.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.48

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