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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.06, 233.38 and 127.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.06, 233.38 and 127.63 is: 176.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.06 : 233.38 = 127.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.06/233.38 = 127.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.06x = 233.38 × 127.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.06x = 29,785.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,785.39/169.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.18

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