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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.08, 253.44 and 76.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.08, 253.44 and 76.47 is: 114.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.08 : 253.44 = 76.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.08/253.44 = 76.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.08x = 253.44 × 76.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.08x = 19,380.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,380.56/169.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.62

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