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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.30, 233.50 and 127.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.30, 233.50 and 127.60 is: 175.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.30 : 233.50 = 127.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.30/233.50 = 127.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.30x = 233.50 × 127.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.30x = 29,794.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,794.60/169.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.99

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