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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169, 253.60 and 72.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169, 253.60 and 72.82 is: 109.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169 : 253.60 = 72.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169/253.60 = 72.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169x = 253.60 × 72.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169x = 18,467.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,467.15/169
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.27

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