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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.02, 253.44 and 117.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.02, 253.44 and 117.69 is: 176.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.02 : 253.44 = 117.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.02/253.44 = 117.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.02x = 253.44 × 117.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.02x = 29,827.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,827.35/169.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.47

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