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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.46, 233.64 and 120.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.46, 233.64 and 120.26 is: 165.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.46 : 233.64 = 120.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.46/233.64 = 120.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.46x = 233.64 × 120.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.46x = 28,096.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,096.38/169.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.80

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