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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.01, 233.24 and 122.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.01, 233.24 and 122.37 is: 168.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.01 : 233.24 = 122.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.01/233.24 = 122.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.01x = 233.24 × 122.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.01x = 28,541.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,541.58/169.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.88

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