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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.08, 253.66 and 72.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.08, 253.66 and 72.88 is: 109.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.08 : 253.66 = 72.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.08/253.66 = 72.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.08x = 253.66 × 72.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.08x = 18,486.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,486.74/169.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.34

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