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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.57, 254.38 and 73.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.57, 254.38 and 73.38 is: 110.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.57 : 254.38 = 73.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.57/254.38 = 73.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.57x = 254.38 × 73.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.57x = 18,666.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,666.40/169.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.08

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