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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.78, 254.71 and 72.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.78, 254.71 and 72.33 is: 108.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.78 : 254.71 = 72.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.78/254.71 = 72.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.78x = 254.71 × 72.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.78x = 18,423.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,423.17/169.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.51

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