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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.08, 253.27 and 82.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.08, 253.27 and 82.16 is: 123.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.08 : 253.27 = 82.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.08/253.27 = 82.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.08x = 253.27 × 82.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.08x = 20,808.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,808.66/169.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.07

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