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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.63, 254.29 and 124.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.63, 254.29 and 124.20 is: 186.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.63 : 254.29 = 124.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.63/254.29 = 124.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.63x = 254.29 × 124.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.63x = 31,582.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,582.82/169.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.19

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