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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.38, 253.65 and 117.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.38, 253.65 and 117.87 is: 176.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.38 : 253.65 = 117.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.38/253.65 = 117.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.38x = 253.65 × 117.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.38x = 29,897.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,897.73/169.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.51

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