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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.63, 234.11 and 128.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.63, 234.11 and 128.11 is: 176.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.63 : 234.11 = 128.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.63/234.11 = 128.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.63x = 234.11 × 128.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.63x = 29,991.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,991.83/169.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.81

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