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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.48, 169.82 and 117.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.48, 169.82 and 117.44 is: 162.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.48 : 169.82 = 117.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.48/169.82 = 117.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.48x = 169.82 × 117.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.48x = 19,943.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,943.66/122.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.83

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