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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.68, 254.49 and 83.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.68, 254.49 and 83.07 is: 124.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.68 : 254.49 = 83.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.68/254.49 = 83.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.68x = 254.49 × 83.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.68x = 21,140.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,140.48/169.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.59

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