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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.44, 253.92 and 121.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.44, 253.92 and 121.12 is: 181.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.44 : 253.92 = 121.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.44/253.92 = 121.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.44x = 253.92 × 121.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.44x = 30,754.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,754.79/169.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.51

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