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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.84, 234.38 and 92.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.84, 234.38 and 92.22 is: 127.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.84 : 234.38 = 92.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.84/234.38 = 92.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.84x = 234.38 × 92.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.84x = 21,614.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,614.52/169.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.26

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