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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.84, 254.84 and 78.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.84, 254.84 and 78.60 is: 117.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.84 : 254.84 = 78.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.84/254.84 = 78.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.84x = 254.84 × 78.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.84x = 20,030.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,030.42/169.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.94

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