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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.56, 254.16 and 115.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.56, 254.16 and 115.47 is: 173.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.56 : 254.16 = 115.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.56/254.16 = 115.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.56x = 254.16 × 115.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.56x = 29,347.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,347.86/169.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.08

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