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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169, 233.38 and 123.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169, 233.38 and 123.24 is: 170.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169 : 233.38 = 123.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169/233.38 = 123.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169x = 233.38 × 123.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169x = 28,761.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,761.75/169
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.19

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