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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.80, 254.62 and 124.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.80, 254.62 and 124.12 is: 186.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.80 : 254.62 = 124.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.80/254.62 = 124.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.80x = 254.62 × 124.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.80x = 31,603.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,603.43/169.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.12

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