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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.26, 254 and 78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.26, 254 and 78 is: 117.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.26 : 254 = 78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.26/254 = 78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.26x = 254 × 78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.26x = 19,812
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,812/169.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.05

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