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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.76, 254.72 and 123.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.76, 254.72 and 123.59 is: 185.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.76 : 254.72 = 123.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.76/254.72 = 123.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.76x = 254.72 × 123.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.76x = 31,481.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,481.79/169.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.45

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