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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.30, 253.94 and 47.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.30, 253.94 and 47.56 is: 71.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.30 : 253.94 = 47.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.30/253.94 = 47.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.30x = 253.94 × 47.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.30x = 12,075.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,075.88/169.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.33

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