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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.45, 254.30 and 126.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.45, 254.30 and 126.22 is: 189.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.45 : 254.30 = 126.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.45/254.30 = 126.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.45x = 254.30 × 126.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.45x = 32,097.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,097.75/169.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.42

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