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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.60, 254.46 and 73.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.60, 254.46 and 73.48 is: 110.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.60 : 254.46 = 73.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.60/254.46 = 73.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.60x = 254.46 × 73.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.60x = 18,697.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,697.72/169.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.25

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