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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.25, 253.57 and 114.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.25, 253.57 and 114.95 is: 172.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.25 : 253.57 = 114.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.25/253.57 = 114.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.25x = 253.57 × 114.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.25x = 29,146.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,146.32/169.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.21

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