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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.58, 254.57 and 115.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.58, 254.57 and 115.31 is: 173.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.58 : 254.57 = 115.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.58/254.57 = 115.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.58x = 254.57 × 115.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.58x = 29,352.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,352.62/169.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.10

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