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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.40, 233.68 and 127.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.40, 233.68 and 127.88 is: 176.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.40 : 233.68 = 127.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.40/233.68 = 127.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.40x = 233.68 × 127.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.40x = 29,883.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,883.00/169.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.40

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