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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.72, 254.58 and 47.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.72, 254.58 and 47.98 is: 71.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.72 : 254.58 = 47.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.72/254.58 = 47.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.72x = 254.58 × 47.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.72x = 12,216.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,216.01/169.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.98

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