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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.32, 253.77 and 122.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.32, 253.77 and 122.97 is: 184.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.32 : 253.77 = 122.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.32/253.77 = 122.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.32x = 253.77 × 122.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.32x = 31,206.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,206.10/169.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.30

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