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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.68, 254.58 and 72.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.68, 254.58 and 72.24 is: 108.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.68 : 254.58 = 72.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.68/254.58 = 72.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.68x = 254.58 × 72.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.68x = 18,390.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,390.86/169.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.39

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