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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.87, 254.70 and 115.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.87, 254.70 and 115.80 is: 173.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.87 : 254.70 = 115.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.87/254.70 = 115.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.87x = 254.70 × 115.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.87x = 29,494.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,494.26/169.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.63

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