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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.95, 254.75 and 73.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.95, 254.75 and 73.83 is: 110.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.95 : 254.75 = 73.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.95/254.75 = 73.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.95x = 254.75 × 73.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.95x = 18,807.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,807.82/169.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.67

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