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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.89, 254.96 and 72.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.89, 254.96 and 72.46 is: 108.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.89 : 254.96 = 72.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.89/254.96 = 72.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.89x = 254.96 × 72.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.89x = 18,475.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,475.07/169.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.74

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