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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.64, 234.16 and 120.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.64, 234.16 and 120.53 is: 166.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.64 : 234.16 = 120.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.64/234.16 = 120.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.64x = 234.16 × 120.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.64x = 28,223.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,223.30/169.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.37

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