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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.49, 254.25 and 47.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.49, 254.25 and 47.76 is: 71.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.49 : 254.25 = 47.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.49/254.25 = 47.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.49x = 254.25 × 47.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.49x = 12,141.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,141.71/169.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.64

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