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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.24, 253.21 and 123.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.24, 253.21 and 123.60 is: 184.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.24 : 253.21 = 123.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.24/253.21 = 123.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.24x = 253.21 × 123.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.24x = 31,296.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,296.76/169.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.93

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