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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.07, 233.26 and 129.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.07, 233.26 and 129.74 is: 178.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.07 : 233.26 = 129.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.07/233.26 = 129.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.07x = 233.26 × 129.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.07x = 30,262.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,262.50/169.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.99

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