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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.45, 233.90 and 128.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.45, 233.90 and 128.01 is: 176.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.45 : 233.90 = 128.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.45/233.90 = 128.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.45x = 233.90 × 128.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.45x = 29,941.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,941.27/169.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.70

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