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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.28, 233.69 and 127.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.28, 233.69 and 127.93 is: 176.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.28 : 233.69 = 127.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.28/233.69 = 127.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.28x = 233.69 × 127.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.28x = 29,895.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,895.96/169.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.61

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