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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.89, 254.70 and 78.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.89, 254.70 and 78.63 is: 117.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.89 : 254.70 = 78.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.89/254.70 = 78.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.89x = 254.70 × 78.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.89x = 20,027.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,027.06/169.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.88

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