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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.25, 233.46 and 127.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.25, 233.46 and 127.76 is: 176.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.25 : 233.46 = 127.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.25/233.46 = 127.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.25x = 233.46 × 127.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.25x = 29,825.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,825.68/169.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.23

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