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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.84, 254.85 and 78.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.84, 254.85 and 78.55 is: 117.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.84 : 254.85 = 78.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.84/254.85 = 78.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.84x = 254.85 × 78.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.84x = 20,018.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,018.47/169.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.87

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