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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.57, 234.26 and 128.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.57, 234.26 and 128.13 is: 177.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.57 : 234.26 = 128.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.57/234.26 = 128.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.57x = 234.26 × 128.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.57x = 30,015.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,015.73/169.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.01

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