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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.26, 253.71 and 82.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.26, 253.71 and 82.46 is: 123.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.26 : 253.71 = 82.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.26/253.71 = 82.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.26x = 253.71 × 82.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.26x = 20,920.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,920.93/169.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.61

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