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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.10, 253.69 and 47.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.10, 253.69 and 47.36 is: 71.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.10 : 253.69 = 47.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.10/253.69 = 47.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.10x = 253.69 × 47.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.10x = 12,015.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,015.45/169.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.06

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