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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.12, 233.30 and 119.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.12, 233.30 and 119.80 is: 165.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.12 : 233.30 = 119.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.12/233.30 = 119.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.12x = 233.30 × 119.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.12x = 27,949.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,949.34/169.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.26

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