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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169, 253.06 and 114.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169, 253.06 and 114.64 is: 171.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169 : 253.06 = 114.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169/253.06 = 114.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169x = 253.06 × 114.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169x = 29,010.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,010.80/169
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.66

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