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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.80, 254.54 and 126.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.80, 254.54 and 126.92 is: 190.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.80 : 254.54 = 126.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.80/254.54 = 126.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.80x = 254.54 × 126.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.80x = 32,306.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,306.22/169.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.26

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