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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.14, 253.56 and 82.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.14, 253.56 and 82.43 is: 123.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.14 : 253.56 = 82.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.14/253.56 = 82.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.14x = 253.56 × 82.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.14x = 20,899.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,899.68/169.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.56

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