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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.41, 254.13 and 76.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.41, 254.13 and 76.84 is: 115.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.41 : 254.13 = 76.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.41/254.13 = 76.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.41x = 254.13 × 76.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.41x = 19,528.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,528.29/169.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.27

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