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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.15, 253.71 and 82.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.15, 253.71 and 82.45 is: 123.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.15 : 253.71 = 82.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.15/253.71 = 82.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.15x = 253.71 × 82.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.15x = 20,918.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,918.39/169.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.67

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