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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.94, 169.30 and 117.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.94, 169.30 and 117.47 is: 161.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.94 : 169.30 = 117.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.94/169.30 = 117.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.94x = 169.30 × 117.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.94x = 19,887.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,887.67/122.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.77

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