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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.17, 233.24 and 120.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.17, 233.24 and 120.03 is: 165.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.17 : 233.24 = 120.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.17/233.24 = 120.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.17x = 233.24 × 120.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.17x = 27,995.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,995.20/169.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.49

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