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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.76, 234.29 and 128.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.76, 234.29 and 128.24 is: 176.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.76 : 234.29 = 128.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.76/234.29 = 128.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.76x = 234.29 × 128.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.76x = 30,045.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,045.35/169.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.99

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