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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.07, 253.54 and 71.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.07, 253.54 and 71.53 is: 107.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.07 : 253.54 = 71.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.07/253.54 = 71.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.07x = 253.54 × 71.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.07x = 18,135.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,135.72/169.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.27

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