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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.51, 233.73 and 127.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.51, 233.73 and 127.93 is: 176.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.51 : 233.73 = 127.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.51/233.73 = 127.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.51x = 233.73 × 127.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.51x = 29,901.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,901.08/169.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.40

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