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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.74, 254.35 and 123.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.74, 254.35 and 123.88 is: 185.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.74 : 254.35 = 123.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.74/254.35 = 123.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.74x = 254.35 × 123.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.74x = 31,508.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,508.57/169.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.63

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