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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.29, 253.92 and 45.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.29, 253.92 and 45.88 is: 68.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.29 : 253.92 = 45.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.29/253.92 = 45.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.29x = 253.92 × 45.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.29x = 11,649.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,649.85/169.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.82

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