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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.07, 253.59 and 47.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.07, 253.59 and 47.34 is: 71.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.07 : 253.59 = 47.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.07/253.59 = 47.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.07x = 253.59 × 47.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.07x = 12,004.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,004.95/169.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.01

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