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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.44, 253.86 and 117.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.44, 253.86 and 117.98 is: 176.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.44 : 253.86 = 117.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.44/253.86 = 117.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.44x = 253.86 × 117.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.44x = 29,950.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,950.69/169.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.76

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