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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.27, 253.74 and 82.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.27, 253.74 and 82.55 is: 123.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.27 : 253.74 = 82.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.27/253.74 = 82.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.27x = 253.74 × 82.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.27x = 20,946.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,946.24/169.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.74

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