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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.39, 254.17 and 115.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.39, 254.17 and 115.19 is: 172.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.39 : 254.17 = 115.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.39/254.17 = 115.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.39x = 254.17 × 115.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.39x = 29,277.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,277.67/169.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.84

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