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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.94, 254.92 and 48.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.94, 254.92 and 48.21 is: 72.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.94 : 254.92 = 48.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.94/254.92 = 48.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.94x = 254.92 × 48.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.94x = 12,289.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,289.69/169.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.32

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