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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.14, 253.78 and 85.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.14, 253.78 and 85.83 is: 128.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.14 : 253.78 = 85.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.14/253.78 = 85.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.14x = 253.78 × 85.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.14x = 21,781.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,781.25/169.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.78

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