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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.86, 234.22 and 120.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.86, 234.22 and 120.11 is: 165.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.86 : 234.22 = 120.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.86/234.22 = 120.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.86x = 234.22 × 120.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.86x = 28,132.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,132.16/169.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.62

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