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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.74, 254.34 and 123.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.74, 254.34 and 123.66 is: 185.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.74 : 254.34 = 123.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.74/254.34 = 123.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.74x = 254.34 × 123.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.74x = 31,451.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,451.68/169.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.29

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