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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.61, 233.89 and 128.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.61, 233.89 and 128.16 is: 176.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.61 : 233.89 = 128.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.61/233.89 = 128.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.61x = 233.89 × 128.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.61x = 29,975.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,975.02/169.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.73

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