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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.02, 253.49 and 47.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.02, 253.49 and 47.25 is: 70.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.02 : 253.49 = 47.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.02/253.49 = 47.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.02x = 253.49 × 47.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.02x = 11,977.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,977.40/169.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.86

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