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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.78, 254.76 and 129.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.78, 254.76 and 129.19 is: 193.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.78 : 254.76 = 129.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.78/254.76 = 129.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.78x = 254.76 × 129.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.78x = 32,912.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,912.44/169.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.85

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