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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.81, 254.82 and 78.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.81, 254.82 and 78.50 is: 117.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.81 : 254.82 = 78.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.81/254.82 = 78.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.81x = 254.82 × 78.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.81x = 20,003.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,003.37/169.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.80

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