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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.44, 254.15 and 47.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.44, 254.15 and 47.70 is: 71.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.44 : 254.15 = 47.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.44/254.15 = 47.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.44x = 254.15 × 47.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.44x = 12,122.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,122.96/169.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.55

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