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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.28, 233.63 and 122.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.28, 233.63 and 122.80 is: 169.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.28 : 233.63 = 122.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.28/233.63 = 122.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.28x = 233.63 × 122.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.28x = 28,689.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,689.15/169.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.48

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