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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.46, 254.26 and 71.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.46, 254.26 and 71.98 is: 108.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.46 : 254.26 = 71.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.46/254.26 = 71.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.46x = 254.26 × 71.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.46x = 18,301.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,301.63/169.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.00

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