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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.24, 253.70 and 73.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.24, 253.70 and 73.08 is: 109.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.24 : 253.70 = 73.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.24/253.70 = 73.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.24x = 253.70 × 73.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.24x = 18,540.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,540.40/169.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.55

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