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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.33, 254.03 and 117.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.33, 254.03 and 117.48 is: 176.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.33 : 254.03 = 117.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.33/254.03 = 117.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.33x = 254.03 × 117.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.33x = 29,842.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,842.47/169.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.24

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