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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.59, 254.33 and 115.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.59, 254.33 and 115.23 is: 172.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.59 : 254.33 = 115.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.59/254.33 = 115.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.59x = 254.33 × 115.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.59x = 29,305.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,305.87/169.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.80

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