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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.64, 254.30 and 73.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.64, 254.30 and 73.52 is: 110.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.64 : 254.30 = 73.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.64/254.30 = 73.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.64x = 254.30 × 73.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.64x = 18,696.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,696.14/169.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.21

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