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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.44, 254.24 and 78.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.44, 254.24 and 78.12 is: 117.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.44 : 254.24 = 78.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.44/254.24 = 78.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.44x = 254.24 × 78.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.44x = 19,861.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,861.42/169.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.22

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