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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.49, 254.19 and 118.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.49, 254.19 and 118.19 is: 177.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.49 : 254.19 = 118.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.49/254.19 = 118.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.49x = 254.19 × 118.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.49x = 30,042.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,042.72/169.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.25

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