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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.50, 233.82 and 128.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.50, 233.82 and 128.01 is: 176.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.50 : 233.82 = 128.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.50/233.82 = 128.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.50x = 233.82 × 128.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.50x = 29,931.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,931.30/169.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.59

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