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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.73, 254.52 and 67.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.73, 254.52 and 67.02 is: 100.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.73 : 254.52 = 67.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.73/254.52 = 67.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.73x = 254.52 × 67.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.73x = 17,057.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,057.93/169.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.50

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