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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.30, 253.82 and 82.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.30, 253.82 and 82.50 is: 123.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.30 : 253.82 = 82.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.30/253.82 = 82.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.30x = 253.82 × 82.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.30x = 20,940.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,940.15/169.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.69

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