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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.26, 253.77 and 117.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.26, 253.77 and 117.39 is: 176.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.26 : 253.77 = 117.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.26/253.77 = 117.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.26x = 253.77 × 117.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.26x = 29,790.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,790.06/169.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.00

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