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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.22, 253.93 and 71.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.22, 253.93 and 71.71 is: 107.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.22 : 253.93 = 71.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.22/253.93 = 71.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.22x = 253.93 × 71.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.22x = 18,209.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,209.32/169.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.61

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