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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.94, 254.75 and 83.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.94, 254.75 and 83.28 is: 124.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.94 : 254.75 = 83.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.94/254.75 = 83.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.94x = 254.75 × 83.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.94x = 21,215.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,215.16/169.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.84

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