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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.20, 233.55 and 120.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.20, 233.55 and 120.09 is: 165.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.20 : 233.55 = 120.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.20/233.55 = 120.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.20x = 233.55 × 120.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.20x = 28,047.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,047.02/169.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.76

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