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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.93, 255.17 and 118.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.93, 255.17 and 118.63 is: 178.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.93 : 255.17 = 118.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.93/255.17 = 118.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.93x = 255.17 × 118.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.93x = 30,270.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,270.82/169.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.14

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