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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.26, 253.32 and 128.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.26, 253.32 and 128.46 is: 192.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.26 : 253.32 = 128.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.26/253.32 = 128.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.26x = 253.32 × 128.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.26x = 32,541.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,541.49/169.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.26

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