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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.05, 253.58 and 71.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.05, 253.58 and 71.45 is: 107.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.05 : 253.58 = 71.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.05/253.58 = 71.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.05x = 253.58 × 71.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.05x = 18,116.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,116.67/169.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.17

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