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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.08, 253.86 and 120.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.08, 253.86 and 120.84 is: 181.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.08 : 253.86 = 120.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.08/253.86 = 120.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.08x = 253.86 × 120.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.08x = 30,676.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,676.44/169.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.43

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