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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.61, 233.87 and 122.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.61, 233.87 and 122.90 is: 169.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.61 : 233.87 = 122.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.61/233.87 = 122.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.61x = 233.87 × 122.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.61x = 28,740.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,740.84/169.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.46

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