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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169, 253.40 and 122.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169, 253.40 and 122.74 is: 184.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169 : 253.40 = 122.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169/253.40 = 122.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169x = 253.40 × 122.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169x = 31,101.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,101.70/169
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.03

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