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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.13, 253.74 and 47.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.13, 253.74 and 47.39 is: 71.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.13 : 253.74 = 47.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.13/253.74 = 47.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.13x = 253.74 × 47.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.13x = 12,025.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,025.25/169.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.10

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