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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.92, 254.62 and 115.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.92, 254.62 and 115.01 is: 172.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.92 : 254.62 = 115.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.92/254.62 = 115.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.92x = 254.62 × 115.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.92x = 29,282.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,282.29/169.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.33

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