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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.25, 253.28 and 117.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.25, 253.28 and 117.50 is: 175.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.25 : 253.28 = 117.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.25/253.28 = 117.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.25x = 253.28 × 117.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.25x = 29,759.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,759.43/169.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.84

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