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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.65, 233.69 and 128.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.65, 233.69 and 128.16 is: 176.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.65 : 233.69 = 128.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.65/233.69 = 128.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.65x = 233.69 × 128.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.65x = 29,949.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,949.07/169.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.53

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