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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.57, 254.36 and 72.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.57, 254.36 and 72.09 is: 108.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.57 : 254.36 = 72.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.57/254.36 = 72.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.57x = 254.36 × 72.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.57x = 18,336.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,336.81/169.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.14

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