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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.97, 255.15 and 115.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.97, 255.15 and 115.83 is: 173.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.97 : 255.15 = 115.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.97/255.15 = 115.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.97x = 255.15 × 115.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.97x = 29,554.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,554.02/169.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.88

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