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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.11, 253.69 and 82.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.11, 253.69 and 82.60 is: 123.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.11 : 253.69 = 82.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.11/253.69 = 82.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.11x = 253.69 × 82.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.11x = 20,954.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,954.42/169.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.91

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