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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.97, 254.69 and 121.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.97, 254.69 and 121.30 is: 181.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.97 : 254.69 = 121.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.97/254.69 = 121.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.97x = 254.69 × 121.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.97x = 30,893.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,893.84/169.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.77

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