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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.41, 253.70 and 115.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.41, 253.70 and 115.14 is: 172.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.41 : 253.70 = 115.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.41/253.70 = 115.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.41x = 253.70 × 115.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.41x = 29,211.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,211.02/169.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.43

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