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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.66, 234.04 and 120.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.66, 234.04 and 120.45 is: 166.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.66 : 234.04 = 120.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.66/234.04 = 120.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.66x = 234.04 × 120.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.66x = 28,190.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,190.12/169.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.16

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