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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.14, 233.38 and 120.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.14, 233.38 and 120.18 is: 165.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.14 : 233.38 = 120.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.14/233.38 = 120.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.14x = 233.38 × 120.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.14x = 28,047.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,047.61/169.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.82

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