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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.08, 253.82 and 114.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.08, 253.82 and 114.81 is: 172.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.08 : 253.82 = 114.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.08/253.82 = 114.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.08x = 253.82 × 114.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.08x = 29,141.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,141.07/169.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.35

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