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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.35, 254.05 and 114.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.35, 254.05 and 114.88 is: 172.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.35 : 254.05 = 114.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.35/254.05 = 114.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.35x = 254.05 × 114.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.35x = 29,184.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,184.69/169.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.33

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