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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.32, 253.44 and 128.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.32, 253.44 and 128.46 is: 192.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.32 : 253.44 = 128.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.32/253.44 = 128.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.32x = 253.44 × 128.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.32x = 32,556.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,556.90/169.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.28

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