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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.14, 252.79 and 123.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.14, 252.79 and 123.24 is: 184.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.14 : 252.79 = 123.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.14/252.79 = 123.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.14x = 252.79 × 123.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.14x = 31,153.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,153.84/169.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.19

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