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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.50, 253.88 and 115.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.50, 253.88 and 115.42 is: 172.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.50 : 253.88 = 115.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.50/253.88 = 115.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.50x = 253.88 × 115.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.50x = 29,302.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,302.83/169.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.88

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