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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.90, 254.85 and 48.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.90, 254.85 and 48.17 is: 72.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.90 : 254.85 = 48.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.90/254.85 = 48.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.90x = 254.85 × 48.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.90x = 12,275.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,275.15/169.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.25

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