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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.54, 254.39 and 84.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.54, 254.39 and 84.04 is: 126.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.54 : 254.39 = 84.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.54/254.39 = 84.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.54x = 254.39 × 84.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.54x = 21,378.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,378.94/169.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.10

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