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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.73, 234.23 and 92.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.73, 234.23 and 92.11 is: 127.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.73 : 234.23 = 92.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.73/234.23 = 92.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.73x = 234.23 × 92.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.73x = 21,575.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,575.10/169.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.11

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