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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.19, 253.50 and 82.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.19, 253.50 and 82.41 is: 123.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.19 : 253.50 = 82.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.19/253.50 = 82.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.19x = 253.50 × 82.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.19x = 20,889.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,889.26/169.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.47

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