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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.94, 254.62 and 83.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.94, 254.62 and 83.16 is: 124.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.94 : 254.62 = 83.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.94/254.62 = 83.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.94x = 254.62 × 83.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.94x = 21,174.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,174.20/169.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.60

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