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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.73, 234.14 and 120.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.73, 234.14 and 120.68 is: 166.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.73 : 234.14 = 120.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.73/234.14 = 120.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.73x = 234.14 × 120.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.73x = 28,254.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,254.24/169.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.47

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