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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.64, 254.46 and 47.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.64, 254.46 and 47.90 is: 71.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.64 : 254.46 = 47.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.64/254.46 = 47.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.64x = 254.46 × 47.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.64x = 12,188.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,188.63/169.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.85

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