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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.22, 253.79 and 47.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.22, 253.79 and 47.45 is: 71.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.22 : 253.79 = 47.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.22/253.79 = 47.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.22x = 253.79 × 47.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.22x = 12,042.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,042.34/169.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.16

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