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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.46, 253.80 and 123.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.46, 253.80 and 123.32 is: 184.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.46 : 253.80 = 123.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.46/253.80 = 123.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.46x = 253.80 × 123.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.46x = 31,299.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,299.25/169.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.70

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