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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.87, 254.72 and 78.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.87, 254.72 and 78.46 is: 117.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.87 : 254.72 = 78.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.87/254.72 = 78.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.87x = 254.72 × 78.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.87x = 19,984.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,984.94/169.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.65

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