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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.41, 233.54 and 127.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.41, 233.54 and 127.97 is: 176.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.41 : 233.54 = 127.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.41/233.54 = 127.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.41x = 233.54 × 127.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.41x = 29,886.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,886.11/169.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.41

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