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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.06, 253.41 and 114.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.06, 253.41 and 114.97 is: 172.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.06 : 253.41 = 114.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.06/253.41 = 114.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.06x = 253.41 × 114.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.06x = 29,134.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,134.55/169.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.33

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