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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.04, 253.44 and 127.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.04, 253.44 and 127.87 is: 191.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.04 : 253.44 = 127.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.04/253.44 = 127.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.04x = 253.44 × 127.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.04x = 32,406.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,406.74/169.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.71

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