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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.41, 233.73 and 120.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.41, 233.73 and 120.27 is: 165.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.41 : 233.73 = 120.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.41/233.73 = 120.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.41x = 233.73 × 120.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.41x = 28,110.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,110.71/169.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.93

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