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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.05, 253.62 and 47.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.05, 253.62 and 47.32 is: 70.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.05 : 253.62 = 47.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.05/253.62 = 47.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.05x = 253.62 × 47.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.05x = 12,000.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,000.47/169.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.99

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