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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.73, 254.60 and 47.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.73, 254.60 and 47.99 is: 71.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.73 : 254.60 = 47.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.73/254.60 = 47.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.73x = 254.60 × 47.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.73x = 12,218.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,218.25/169.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.99

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