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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.70, 234 and 122.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.70, 234 and 122.40 is: 168.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.70 : 234 = 122.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.70/234 = 122.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.70x = 234 × 122.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.70x = 28,641.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,641.60/169.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.78

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