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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.09, 253.60 and 47.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.09, 253.60 and 47.37 is: 71.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.09 : 253.60 = 47.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.09/253.60 = 47.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.09x = 253.60 × 47.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.09x = 12,012.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,012.40/169.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.04

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