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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.79, 254.82 and 73.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.79, 254.82 and 73.67 is: 110.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.79 : 254.82 = 73.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.79/254.82 = 73.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.79x = 254.82 × 73.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.79x = 18,772.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,772.59/169.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.56

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