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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.06, 233.16 and 129.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.06, 233.16 and 129.73 is: 178.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.06 : 233.16 = 129.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.06/233.16 = 129.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.06x = 233.16 × 129.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.06x = 30,246.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,246.68/169.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.92

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