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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.82, 254.52 and 123.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.82, 254.52 and 123.46 is: 185.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.82 : 254.52 = 123.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.82/254.52 = 123.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.82x = 254.52 × 123.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.82x = 31,423.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,423.04/169.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.04

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