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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.84, 254.52 and 115.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.84, 254.52 and 115.60 is: 173.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.84 : 254.52 = 115.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.84/254.52 = 115.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.84x = 254.52 × 115.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.84x = 29,422.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,422.51/169.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.24

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