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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.63, 254.24 and 72.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.63, 254.24 and 72.10 is: 108.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.63 : 254.24 = 72.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.63/254.24 = 72.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.63x = 254.24 × 72.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.63x = 18,329.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,329.07/169.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.06

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