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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.02, 253.44 and 115.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.02, 253.44 and 115.02 is: 172.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.02 : 253.44 = 115.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.02/253.44 = 115.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.02x = 253.44 × 115.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.02x = 29,150.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,150.67/169.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.47

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