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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.44, 254.32 and 121.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.44, 254.32 and 121.20 is: 181.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.44 : 254.32 = 121.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.44/254.32 = 121.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.44x = 254.32 × 121.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.44x = 30,823.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,823.58/169.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.91

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