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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.98, 255 and 67.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.98, 255 and 67.41 is: 101.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.98 : 255 = 67.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.98/255 = 67.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.98x = 255 × 67.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.98x = 17,189.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,189.55/169.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.13

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