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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.88, 254.86 and 83.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.88, 254.86 and 83.21 is: 124.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.88 : 254.86 = 83.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.88/254.86 = 83.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.88x = 254.86 × 83.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.88x = 21,206.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,206.47/169.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.83

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