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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.14, 232.84 and 119.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.14, 232.84 and 119.94 is: 165.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.14 : 232.84 = 119.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.14/232.84 = 119.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.14x = 232.84 × 119.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.14x = 27,926.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,926.83/169.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.11

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