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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.95, 254.73 and 73.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.95, 254.73 and 73.56 is: 110.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.95 : 254.73 = 73.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.95/254.73 = 73.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.95x = 254.73 × 73.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.95x = 18,737.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,737.94/169.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.26

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