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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.61, 254.30 and 82.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.61, 254.30 and 82.86 is: 124.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.61 : 254.30 = 82.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.61/254.30 = 82.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.61x = 254.30 × 82.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.61x = 21,070.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,070.88/169.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.24

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