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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.63, 254.61 and 124.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.63, 254.61 and 124.27 is: 186.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.63 : 254.61 = 124.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.63/254.61 = 124.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.63x = 254.61 × 124.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.63x = 31,639.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,639.75/169.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.52

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