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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.71, 254.59 and 47.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.71, 254.59 and 47.97 is: 71.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.71 : 254.59 = 47.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.71/254.59 = 47.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.71x = 254.59 × 47.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.71x = 12,212.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,212.56/169.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.96

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