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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.74, 254.63 and 48.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.74, 254.63 and 48.02 is: 72.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.74 : 254.63 = 48.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.74/254.63 = 48.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.74x = 254.63 × 48.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.74x = 12,226.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,226.18/169.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.03

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