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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.23, 233.57 and 122.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.23, 233.57 and 122.82 is: 169.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.23 : 233.57 = 122.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.23/233.57 = 122.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.23x = 233.57 × 122.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.23x = 28,685.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,685.29/169.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.51

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