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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.83, 254.48 and 115.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.83, 254.48 and 115.56 is: 173.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.83 : 254.48 = 115.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.83/254.48 = 115.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.83x = 254.48 × 115.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.83x = 29,407.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,407.13/169.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.16

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