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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.06, 253.63 and 83.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.06, 253.63 and 83.62 is: 125.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.06 : 253.63 = 83.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.06/253.63 = 83.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.06x = 253.63 × 83.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.06x = 21,208.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,208.54/169.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.45

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