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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.32, 254.08 and 123.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.32, 254.08 and 123.74 is: 185.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.32 : 254.08 = 123.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.32/254.08 = 123.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.32x = 254.08 × 123.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.32x = 31,439.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,439.86/169.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.68

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