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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.20, 233.07 and 122.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.20, 233.07 and 122.43 is: 168.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.20 : 233.07 = 122.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.20/233.07 = 122.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.20x = 233.07 × 122.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.20x = 28,534.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,534.76/169.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.65

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