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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.55, 254.18 and 78.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.55, 254.18 and 78.23 is: 117.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.55 : 254.18 = 78.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.55/254.18 = 78.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.55x = 254.18 × 78.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.55x = 19,884.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,884.50/169.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.28

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