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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.72, 254.48 and 78.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.72, 254.48 and 78.45 is: 117.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.72 : 254.48 = 78.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.72/254.48 = 78.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.72x = 254.48 × 78.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.72x = 19,963.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,963.96/169.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.63

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