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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.29, 254.07 and 73.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.29, 254.07 and 73.17 is: 109.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.29 : 254.07 = 73.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.29/254.07 = 73.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.29x = 254.07 × 73.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.29x = 18,590.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,590.30/169.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.81

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