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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.64, 254.25 and 72.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.64, 254.25 and 72.11 is: 108.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.64 : 254.25 = 72.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.64/254.25 = 72.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.64x = 254.25 × 72.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.64x = 18,332.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,332.88/169.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.07

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