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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.75, 254.50 and 67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.75, 254.50 and 67 is: 100.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.75 : 254.50 = 67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.75/254.50 = 67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.75x = 254.50 × 67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.75x = 17,051.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,051.50/169.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.45

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