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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.10, 253.73 and 114.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.10, 253.73 and 114.43 is: 171.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.10 : 253.73 = 114.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.10/253.73 = 114.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.10x = 253.73 × 114.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.10x = 29,034.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,034.32/169.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.70

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