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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.64, 254.66 and 129.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.64, 254.66 and 129.27 is: 194.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.64 : 254.66 = 129.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.64/254.66 = 129.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.64x = 254.66 × 129.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.64x = 32,919.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,919.25/169.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.06

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