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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.95, 254.93 and 48.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.95, 254.93 and 48.22 is: 72.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.95 : 254.93 = 48.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.95/254.93 = 48.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.95x = 254.93 × 48.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.95x = 12,292.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,292.72/169.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.33

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