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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.80, 254.61 and 73.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.80, 254.61 and 73.50 is: 110.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.80 : 254.61 = 73.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.80/254.61 = 73.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.80x = 254.61 × 73.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.80x = 18,713.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,713.84/169.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.21

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