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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.17, 253.73 and 72.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.17, 253.73 and 72.91 is: 109.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.17 : 253.73 = 72.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.17/253.73 = 72.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.17x = 253.73 × 72.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.17x = 18,499.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,499.45/169.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.35

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