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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.88, 254.67 and 124.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.88, 254.67 and 124.46 is: 186.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.88 : 254.67 = 124.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.88/254.67 = 124.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.88x = 254.67 × 124.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.88x = 31,694.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,694.95/169.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.58

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