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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.36, 254.16 and 73.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.36, 254.16 and 73.18 is: 109.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.36 : 254.16 = 73.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.36/254.16 = 73.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.36x = 254.16 × 73.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.36x = 18,599.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,599.43/169.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.82

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