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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.19, 253.36 and 123.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.19, 253.36 and 123.83 is: 185.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.19 : 253.36 = 123.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.19/253.36 = 123.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.19x = 253.36 × 123.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.19x = 31,373.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,373.41/169.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.43

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