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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.94, 254.91 and 72.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.94, 254.91 and 72.43 is: 108.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.94 : 254.91 = 72.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.94/254.91 = 72.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.94x = 254.91 × 72.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.94x = 18,462.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,462.77/169.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.64

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