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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.66, 254.22 and 124.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.66, 254.22 and 124.09 is: 185.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.66 : 254.22 = 124.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.66/254.22 = 124.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.66x = 254.22 × 124.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.66x = 31,546.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,546.16/169.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.94

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