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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.40, 253.92 and 82.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.40, 253.92 and 82.64 is: 123.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.40 : 253.92 = 82.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.40/253.92 = 82.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.40x = 253.92 × 82.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.40x = 20,983.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,983.00/169.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.86

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