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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.85, 254.82 and 72.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.85, 254.82 and 72.30 is: 108.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.85 : 254.82 = 72.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.85/254.82 = 72.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.85x = 254.82 × 72.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.85x = 18,423.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,423.49/169.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.47

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