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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.59, 254.19 and 123.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.59, 254.19 and 123.90 is: 185.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.59 : 254.19 = 123.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.59/254.19 = 123.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.59x = 254.19 × 123.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.59x = 31,494.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,494.14/169.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.71

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