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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.12, 233.20 and 122.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.12, 233.20 and 122.38 is: 168.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.12 : 233.20 = 122.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.12/233.20 = 122.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.12x = 233.20 × 122.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.12x = 28,539.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,539.02/169.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.75

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