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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.83, 254.88 and 124.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.83, 254.88 and 124.26 is: 186.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.83 : 254.88 = 124.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.83/254.88 = 124.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.83x = 254.88 × 124.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.83x = 31,671.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,671.39/169.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.49

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