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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.47, 254.34 and 73.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.47, 254.34 and 73.26 is: 109.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.47 : 254.34 = 73.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.47/254.34 = 73.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.47x = 254.34 × 73.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.47x = 18,632.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,632.95/169.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.95

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