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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.50, 254.26 and 124.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.50, 254.26 and 124.14 is: 186.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.50 : 254.26 = 124.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.50/254.26 = 124.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.50x = 254.26 × 124.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.50x = 31,562.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,562.88/169.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.21

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