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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.58, 254.34 and 47.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.58, 254.34 and 47.82 is: 71.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.58 : 254.34 = 47.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.58/254.34 = 47.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.58x = 254.34 × 47.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.58x = 12,162.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,162.54/169.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.72

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