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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.26, 253.56 and 128.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.26, 253.56 and 128.58 is: 192.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.26 : 253.56 = 128.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.26/253.56 = 128.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.26x = 253.56 × 128.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.26x = 32,602.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,602.74/169.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.62

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