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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.80, 254.24 and 118.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.80, 254.24 and 118.28 is: 177.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.80 : 254.24 = 118.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.80/254.24 = 118.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.80x = 254.24 × 118.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.80x = 30,071.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,071.51/169.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.10

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