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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.98, 254.36 and 118.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.98, 254.36 and 118.58 is: 177.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.98 : 254.36 = 118.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.98/254.36 = 118.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.98x = 254.36 × 118.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.98x = 30,162.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,162.01/169.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.44

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