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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.66, 254.67 and 127.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.66, 254.67 and 127.18 is: 190.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.66 : 254.67 = 127.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.66/254.67 = 127.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.66x = 254.67 × 127.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.66x = 32,388.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,388.93/169.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.90

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