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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.80, 254.84 and 124.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.80, 254.84 and 124.23 is: 186.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.80 : 254.84 = 124.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.80/254.84 = 124.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.80x = 254.84 × 124.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.80x = 31,658.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,658.77/169.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.45

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