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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.88, 254.88 and 73.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.88, 254.88 and 73.76 is: 110.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.88 : 254.88 = 73.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.88/254.88 = 73.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.88x = 254.88 × 73.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.88x = 18,798.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,798.67/169.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.66

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