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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.86, 234.41 and 92.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.86, 234.41 and 92.24 is: 127.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.86 : 234.41 = 92.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.86/234.41 = 92.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.86x = 234.41 × 92.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.86x = 21,621.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,621.74/169.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.29

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