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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.30, 253.76 and 73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.30, 253.76 and 73 is: 109.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.30 : 253.76 = 73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.30/253.76 = 73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.30x = 253.76 × 73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.30x = 18,524.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,524.48/169.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.42

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