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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.26, 254.06 and 120.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.26, 254.06 and 120.57 is: 180.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.26 : 254.06 = 120.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.26/254.06 = 120.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.26x = 254.06 × 120.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.26x = 30,631.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,631.25/169.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.97

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