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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.85, 234.39 and 92.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.85, 234.39 and 92.22 is: 127.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.85 : 234.39 = 92.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.85/234.39 = 92.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.85x = 234.39 × 92.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.85x = 21,614.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,614.98/169.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.26

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