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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.79, 254.81 and 67.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.79, 254.81 and 67.12 is: 100.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.79 : 254.81 = 67.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.79/254.81 = 67.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.79x = 254.81 × 67.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.79x = 17,102.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,102.38/169.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.73

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