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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.68, 254.56 and 73.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.68, 254.56 and 73.50 is: 110.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.68 : 254.56 = 73.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.68/254.56 = 73.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.68x = 254.56 × 73.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.68x = 18,710.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,710.16/169.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.27

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