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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.34, 233.55 and 122.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.34, 233.55 and 122.70 is: 169.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.34 : 233.55 = 122.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.34/233.55 = 122.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.34x = 233.55 × 122.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.34x = 28,656.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,656.59/169.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.23

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