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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.88, 254.74 and 73.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.88, 254.74 and 73.64 is: 110.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.88 : 254.74 = 73.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.88/254.74 = 73.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.88x = 254.74 × 73.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.88x = 18,759.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,759.05/169.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.43

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