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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.39, 254.05 and 120.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.39, 254.05 and 120.48 is: 180.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.39 : 254.05 = 120.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.39/254.05 = 120.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.39x = 254.05 × 120.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.39x = 30,607.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,607.34/169.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.70

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