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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.98, 254.58 and 121.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.98, 254.58 and 121.80 is: 182.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.98 : 254.58 = 121.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.98/254.58 = 121.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.98x = 254.58 × 121.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.98x = 31,007.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,007.84/169.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.42

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