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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.45, 253.97 and 128.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.45, 253.97 and 128.75 is: 192.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.45 : 253.97 = 128.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.45/253.97 = 128.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.45x = 253.97 × 128.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.45x = 32,697.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,697.69/169.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.97

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