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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.44, 254.03 and 73.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.44, 254.03 and 73.32 is: 109.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.44 : 254.03 = 73.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.44/254.03 = 73.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.44x = 254.03 × 73.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.44x = 18,625.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,625.11/169.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.92

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