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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.81, 233.82 and 120.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.81, 233.82 and 120.60 is: 166.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.81 : 233.82 = 120.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.81/233.82 = 120.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.81x = 233.82 × 120.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.81x = 28,198.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,198.69/169.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.06

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