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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.31, 233.60 and 127.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.31, 233.60 and 127.76 is: 176.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.31 : 233.60 = 127.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.31/233.60 = 127.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.31x = 233.60 × 127.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.31x = 29,842.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,842.93/169.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.27

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