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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.82, 254.61 and 67.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.82, 254.61 and 67.09 is: 100.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.82 : 254.61 = 67.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.82/254.61 = 67.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.82x = 254.61 × 67.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.82x = 17,081.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,081.78/169.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.59

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