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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.78, 254.76 and 72.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.78, 254.76 and 72.27 is: 108.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.78 : 254.76 = 72.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.78/254.76 = 72.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.78x = 254.76 × 72.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.78x = 18,411.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,411.51/169.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.45

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