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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.88, 254.68 and 73.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.88, 254.68 and 73.56 is: 110.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.88 : 254.68 = 73.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.88/254.68 = 73.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.88x = 254.68 × 73.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.88x = 18,734.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,734.26/169.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.28

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