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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.70, 254.60 and 72.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.70, 254.60 and 72.22 is: 108.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.70 : 254.60 = 72.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.70/254.60 = 72.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.70x = 254.60 × 72.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.70x = 18,387.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,387.21/169.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.35

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