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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.04, 253.74 and 123.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.04, 253.74 and 123.44 is: 185.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.04 : 253.74 = 123.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.04/253.74 = 123.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.04x = 253.74 × 123.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.04x = 31,321.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,321.67/169.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.29

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