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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.13, 253.69 and 114.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.13, 253.69 and 114.99 is: 172.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.13 : 253.69 = 114.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.13/253.69 = 114.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.13x = 253.69 × 114.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.13x = 29,171.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,171.53/169.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.49

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