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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.54, 254.33 and 118.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.54, 254.33 and 118.28 is: 177.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.54 : 254.33 = 118.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.54/254.33 = 118.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.54x = 254.33 × 118.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.54x = 30,082.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,082.15/169.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.43

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