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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.56, 254.31 and 47.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.56, 254.31 and 47.83 is: 71.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.56 : 254.31 = 47.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.56/254.31 = 47.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.56x = 254.31 × 47.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.56x = 12,163.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,163.19/169.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.73

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