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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.05, 233.34 and 119.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.05, 233.34 and 119.91 is: 165.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.05 : 233.34 = 119.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.05/233.34 = 119.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.05x = 233.34 × 119.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.05x = 27,979.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,979.80/169.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.51

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