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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.93, 254.83 and 78.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.93, 254.83 and 78.54 is: 117.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.93 : 254.83 = 78.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.93/254.83 = 78.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.93x = 254.83 × 78.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.93x = 20,014.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,014.35/169.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.78

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