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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.71, 234.23 and 99.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.71, 234.23 and 99.77 is: 137.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.71 : 234.23 = 99.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.71/234.23 = 99.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.71x = 234.23 × 99.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.71x = 23,368.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,368.88/169.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.70

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