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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.13, 253.29 and 82.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.13, 253.29 and 82.52 is: 123.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.13 : 253.29 = 82.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.13/253.29 = 82.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.13x = 253.29 × 82.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.13x = 20,901.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,901.14/169.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.58

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