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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.66, 254.30 and 72.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.66, 254.30 and 72.11 is: 108.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.66 : 254.30 = 72.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.66/254.30 = 72.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.66x = 254.30 × 72.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.66x = 18,337.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,337.57/169.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.08

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