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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.95, 254.74 and 83.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.95, 254.74 and 83.10 is: 124.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.95 : 254.74 = 83.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.95/254.74 = 83.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.95x = 254.74 × 83.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.95x = 21,168.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,168.69/169.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.56

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