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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.58, 254.26 and 78.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.58, 254.26 and 78.34 is: 117.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.58 : 254.26 = 78.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.58/254.26 = 78.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.58x = 254.26 × 78.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.58x = 19,918.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,918.73/169.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.46

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