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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.19, 253.84 and 71.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.19, 253.84 and 71.64 is: 107.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.19 : 253.84 = 71.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.19/253.84 = 71.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.19x = 253.84 × 71.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.19x = 18,184.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,184.92/169.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.48

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