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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.02, 253.43 and 114.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.02, 253.43 and 114.17 is: 171.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.02 : 253.43 = 114.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.02/253.43 = 114.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.02x = 253.43 × 114.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.02x = 28,934.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,934.10/169.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.19

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