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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.93, 254.49 and 129.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.93, 254.49 and 129.03 is: 193.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.93 : 254.49 = 129.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.93/254.49 = 129.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.93x = 254.49 × 129.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.93x = 32,836.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,836.84/169.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.24

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