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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.87, 254.60 and 118.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.87, 254.60 and 118.23 is: 177.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.87 : 254.60 = 118.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.87/254.60 = 118.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.87x = 254.60 × 118.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.87x = 30,101.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,101.69/169.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.20

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