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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.30, 254.16 and 123.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.30, 254.16 and 123.94 is: 186.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.30 : 254.16 = 123.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.30/254.16 = 123.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.30x = 254.16 × 123.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.30x = 31,500.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,500.59/169.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.06

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