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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.77, 234.03 and 120.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.77, 234.03 and 120.51 is: 166.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.77 : 234.03 = 120.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.77/234.03 = 120.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.77x = 234.03 × 120.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.77x = 28,202.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,202.96/169.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.12

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