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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.81, 254.70 and 73.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.81, 254.70 and 73.55 is: 110.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.81 : 254.70 = 73.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.81/254.70 = 73.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.81x = 254.70 × 73.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.81x = 18,733.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,733.82/169.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.32

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