Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.85, 254.81 and 48.12
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 169.85, 254.81 and 48.12 is: 72.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169.85 : 254.81 = 48.12 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169.85/254.81 = 48.12/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169.85x = 254.81 × 48.12 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169.85x = 12,260.62 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,260.62/169.85 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 72.18
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