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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.82, 254.38 and 78.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.82, 254.38 and 78.39 is: 117.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.82 : 254.38 = 78.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.82/254.38 = 78.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.82x = 254.38 × 78.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.82x = 19,940.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,940.85/169.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.42

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