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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.59, 254.30 and 124.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.59, 254.30 and 124.05 is: 186.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.59 : 254.30 = 124.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.59/254.30 = 124.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.59x = 254.30 × 124.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.59x = 31,545.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,545.29/169.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.01

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