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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.60, 254.40 and 115.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.60, 254.40 and 115.44 is: 173.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.60 : 254.40 = 115.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.60/254.40 = 115.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.60x = 254.40 × 115.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.60x = 29,367.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,367.94/169.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.16

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