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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.90, 254.93 and 78.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.90, 254.93 and 78.67 is: 118.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.90 : 254.93 = 78.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.90/254.93 = 78.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.90x = 254.93 × 78.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.90x = 20,055.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,055.34/169.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.04

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