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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.23, 253.95 and 123.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.23, 253.95 and 123.47 is: 185.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.23 : 253.95 = 123.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.23/253.95 = 123.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.23x = 253.95 × 123.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.23x = 31,355.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,355.21/169.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.28

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