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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.80, 234.32 and 92.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.80, 234.32 and 92.18 is: 127.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.80 : 234.32 = 92.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.80/234.32 = 92.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.80x = 234.32 × 92.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.80x = 21,598.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,598.22/169.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.20

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