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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.63, 254.61 and 114.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.63, 254.61 and 114.61 is: 172.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.63 : 254.61 = 114.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.63/254.61 = 114.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.63x = 254.61 × 114.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.63x = 29,180.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,180.85/169.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.03

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