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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.16, 253.61 and 82.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.16, 253.61 and 82.49 is: 123.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.16 : 253.61 = 82.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.16/253.61 = 82.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.16x = 253.61 × 82.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.16x = 20,920.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,920.29/169.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.67

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