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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.98, 254.72 and 78.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.98, 254.72 and 78.66 is: 117.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.98 : 254.72 = 78.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.98/254.72 = 78.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.98x = 254.72 × 78.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.98x = 20,035.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,035.88/169.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.87

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