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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.66, 254.37 and 78.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.66, 254.37 and 78.23 is: 117.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.66 : 254.37 = 78.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.66/254.37 = 78.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.66x = 254.37 × 78.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.66x = 19,899.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,899.37/169.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.29

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