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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.24, 253.90 and 114.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.24, 253.90 and 114.42 is: 171.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.24 : 253.90 = 114.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.24/253.90 = 114.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.24x = 253.90 × 114.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.24x = 29,051.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,051.24/169.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.66

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