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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.96, 254.90 and 67.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.96, 254.90 and 67.26 is: 100.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.96 : 254.90 = 67.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.96/254.90 = 67.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.96x = 254.90 × 67.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.96x = 17,145.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,145.32/169.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.88

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