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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.40, 254.09 and 47.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.40, 254.09 and 47.68 is: 71.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.40 : 254.09 = 47.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.40/254.09 = 47.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.40x = 254.09 × 47.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.40x = 12,114.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,114.50/169.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.51

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