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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.16, 253.62 and 72.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.16, 253.62 and 72.92 is: 109.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.16 : 253.62 = 72.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.16/253.62 = 72.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.16x = 253.62 × 72.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.16x = 18,493.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,493.97/169.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.33

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