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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.86, 254.67 and 72.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.86, 254.67 and 72.36 is: 108.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.86 : 254.67 = 72.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.86/254.67 = 72.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.86x = 254.67 × 72.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.86x = 18,427.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,427.92/169.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.49

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