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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169, 253.59 and 83.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169, 253.59 and 83.50 is: 125.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169 : 253.59 = 83.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169/253.59 = 83.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169x = 253.59 × 83.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169x = 21,174.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,174.77/169
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.29

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