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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.54, 253.88 and 115.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.54, 253.88 and 115.26 is: 172.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.54 : 253.88 = 115.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.54/253.88 = 115.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.54x = 253.88 × 115.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.54x = 29,262.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,262.21/169.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.60

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