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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.19, 253.76 and 47.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.19, 253.76 and 47.47 is: 71.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.19 : 253.76 = 47.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.19/253.76 = 47.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.19x = 253.76 × 47.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.19x = 12,044.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,044.72/169.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.19

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