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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.32, 253.97 and 73.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.32, 253.97 and 73.12 is: 109.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.32 : 253.97 = 73.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.32/253.97 = 73.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.32x = 253.97 × 73.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.32x = 18,570.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,570.29/169.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.68

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