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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.35, 254.01 and 73.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.35, 254.01 and 73.15 is: 109.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.35 : 254.01 = 73.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.35/254.01 = 73.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.35x = 254.01 × 73.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.35x = 18,580.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,580.47/169.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.72

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