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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.17, 253.84 and 72.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.17, 253.84 and 72.99 is: 109.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.17 : 253.84 = 72.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.17/253.84 = 72.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.17x = 253.84 × 72.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.17x = 18,526.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,526.33/169.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.52

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