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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.23, 253.20 and 117.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.23, 253.20 and 117.97 is: 176.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.23 : 253.20 = 117.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.23/253.20 = 117.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.23x = 253.20 × 117.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.23x = 29,869.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,869.81/169.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.50

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