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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.88, 254.82 and 48.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.88, 254.82 and 48.16 is: 72.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.88 : 254.82 = 48.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.88/254.82 = 48.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.88x = 254.82 × 48.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.88x = 12,272.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,272.13/169.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.24

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