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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.06, 253.40 and 114.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.06, 253.40 and 114.98 is: 172.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.06 : 253.40 = 114.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.06/253.40 = 114.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.06x = 253.40 × 114.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.06x = 29,135.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,135.93/169.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.34

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