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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.76, 234.06 and 120.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.76, 234.06 and 120.50 is: 166.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.76 : 234.06 = 120.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.76/234.06 = 120.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.76x = 234.06 × 120.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.76x = 28,204.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,204.23/169.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.14

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