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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.62, 253.90 and 117.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.62, 253.90 and 117.96 is: 176.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.62 : 253.90 = 117.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.62/253.90 = 117.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.62x = 253.90 × 117.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.62x = 29,950.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,950.04/169.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.57

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