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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.62, 254.34 and 78.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.62, 254.34 and 78.21 is: 117.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.62 : 254.34 = 78.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.62/254.34 = 78.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.62x = 254.34 × 78.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.62x = 19,891.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,891.93/169.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.27

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