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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.34, 254.00 and 47.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.34, 254.00 and 47.60 is: 71.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.34 : 254.00 = 47.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.34/254.00 = 47.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.34x = 254.00 × 47.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.34x = 12,089.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,089.25/169.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.39

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