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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.45, 233.85 and 95.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.45, 233.85 and 95.77 is: 132.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.45 : 233.85 = 95.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.45/233.85 = 95.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.45x = 233.85 × 95.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.45x = 22,395.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,395.81/169.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.17

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