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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.86, 254.81 and 48.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.86, 254.81 and 48.14 is: 72.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.86 : 254.81 = 48.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.86/254.81 = 48.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.86x = 254.81 × 48.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.86x = 12,265.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,265.04/169.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.21

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