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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.71, 254.16 and 121.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.71, 254.16 and 121.11 is: 181.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.71 : 254.16 = 121.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.71/254.16 = 121.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.71x = 254.16 × 121.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.71x = 30,781.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,781.32/169.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.38

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