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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.62, 234.21 and 120.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.62, 234.21 and 120.42 is: 166.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.62 : 234.21 = 120.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.62/234.21 = 120.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.62x = 234.21 × 120.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.62x = 28,203.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,203.57/169.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.28

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