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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.26, 233.46 and 127.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.26, 233.46 and 127.68 is: 176.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.26 : 233.46 = 127.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.26/233.46 = 127.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.26x = 233.46 × 127.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.26x = 29,808.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,808.17/169.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.11

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