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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.92, 255.36 and 127.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.92, 255.36 and 127.68 is: 191.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.92 : 255.36 = 127.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.92/255.36 = 127.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.92x = 255.36 × 127.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.92x = 32,604.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,604.36/169.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.88

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