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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.20, 253.62 and 128.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.20, 253.62 and 128.52 is: 192.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.20 : 253.62 = 128.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.20/253.62 = 128.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.20x = 253.62 × 128.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.20x = 32,595.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,595.24/169.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.64

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