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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.33, 253.69 and 114.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.33, 253.69 and 114.45 is: 171.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.33 : 253.69 = 114.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.33/253.69 = 114.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.33x = 253.69 × 114.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.33x = 29,034.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,034.82/169.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.47

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