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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.62, 254.50 and 78.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.62, 254.50 and 78.26 is: 117.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.62 : 254.50 = 78.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.62/254.50 = 78.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.62x = 254.50 × 78.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.62x = 19,917.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,917.17/169.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.42

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