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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.16, 253.63 and 114.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.16, 253.63 and 114.38 is: 171.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.16 : 253.63 = 114.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.16/253.63 = 114.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.16x = 253.63 × 114.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.16x = 29,010.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,010.20/169.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.50

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