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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.81, 254.64 and 67.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.81, 254.64 and 67.08 is: 100.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.81 : 254.64 = 67.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.81/254.64 = 67.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.81x = 254.64 × 67.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.81x = 17,081.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,081.25/169.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.59

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