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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.94, 254.67 and 124.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.94, 254.67 and 124.07 is: 185.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.94 : 254.67 = 124.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.94/254.67 = 124.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.94x = 254.67 × 124.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.94x = 31,595.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,595.63/169.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.93

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