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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.36, 254.02 and 47.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.36, 254.02 and 47.64 is: 71.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.36 : 254.02 = 47.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.36/254.02 = 47.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.36x = 254.02 × 47.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.36x = 12,101.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,101.51/169.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.45

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