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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.08, 232.97 and 122.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.08, 232.97 and 122.37 is: 168.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.08 : 232.97 = 122.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.08/232.97 = 122.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.08x = 232.97 × 122.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.08x = 28,507.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,507.93/169.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.61

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