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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.13, 253.70 and 72.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.13, 253.70 and 72.95 is: 109.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.13 : 253.70 = 72.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.13/253.70 = 72.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.13x = 253.70 × 72.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.13x = 18,505.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,505.78/169.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.42

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