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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.22, 253.88 and 123.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.22, 253.88 and 123.48 is: 185.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.22 : 253.88 = 123.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.22/253.88 = 123.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.22x = 253.88 × 123.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.22x = 31,349.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,349.10/169.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.26

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