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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.32, 233.60 and 120.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.32, 233.60 and 120.18 is: 165.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.32 : 233.60 = 120.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.32/233.60 = 120.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.32x = 233.60 × 120.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.32x = 28,074.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,074.05/169.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.80

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