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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.34, 233.58 and 120.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.34, 233.58 and 120.29 is: 165.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.34 : 233.58 = 120.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.34/233.58 = 120.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.34x = 233.58 × 120.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.34x = 28,096.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,096.62/169.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.92

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