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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.31, 253.97 and 47.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.31, 253.97 and 47.58 is: 71.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.31 : 253.97 = 47.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.31/253.97 = 47.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.31x = 253.97 × 47.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.31x = 12,084.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,084.01/169.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.37

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