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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.50, 254.12 and 117.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.50, 254.12 and 117.99 is: 176.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.50 : 254.12 = 117.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.50/254.12 = 117.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.50x = 254.12 × 117.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.50x = 29,983.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,983.62/169.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.89

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