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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.94, 254.48 and 124.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.94, 254.48 and 124.58 is: 186.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.94 : 254.48 = 124.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.94/254.48 = 124.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.94x = 254.48 × 124.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.94x = 31,704.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,704.07/169.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.56

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