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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.94, 254.97 and 78.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.94, 254.97 and 78.66 is: 118.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.94 : 254.97 = 78.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.94/254.97 = 78.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.94x = 254.97 × 78.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.94x = 20,055.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,055.94/169.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.02

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