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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.07, 253.76 and 115.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.07, 253.76 and 115.11 is: 172.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.07 : 253.76 = 115.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.07/253.76 = 115.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.07x = 253.76 × 115.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.07x = 29,209.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,209.74/169.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.77

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