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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.95, 254.93 and 116.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.95, 254.93 and 116.19 is: 174.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.95 : 254.93 = 116.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.95/254.93 = 116.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.95x = 254.93 × 116.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.95x = 29,620.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,620.32/169.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.29

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