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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.32, 253.92 and 73.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.32, 253.92 and 73.08 is: 109.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.32 : 253.92 = 73.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.32/253.92 = 73.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.32x = 253.92 × 73.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.32x = 18,556.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,556.47/169.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.59

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