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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.88, 254.70 and 78.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.88, 254.70 and 78.52 is: 117.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.88 : 254.70 = 78.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.88/254.70 = 78.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.88x = 254.70 × 78.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.88x = 19,999.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,999.04/169.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.72

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