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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.18, 253.76 and 47.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.18, 253.76 and 47.43 is: 71.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.18 : 253.76 = 47.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.18/253.76 = 47.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.18x = 253.76 × 47.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.18x = 12,035.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,035.60/169.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.14

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