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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.56, 254.32 and 73.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.56, 254.32 and 73.32 is: 109.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.56 : 254.32 = 73.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.56/254.32 = 73.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.56x = 254.32 × 73.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.56x = 18,646.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,646.74/169.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.97

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