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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.74, 254.52 and 72.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.74, 254.52 and 72.20 is: 108.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.74 : 254.52 = 72.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.74/254.52 = 72.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.74x = 254.52 × 72.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.74x = 18,376.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,376.34/169.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.26

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