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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.98, 255.02 and 67.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.98, 255.02 and 67.27 is: 100.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.98 : 255.02 = 67.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.98/255.02 = 67.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.98x = 255.02 × 67.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.98x = 17,155.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,155.20/169.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.92

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