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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.99, 254.88 and 78.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.99, 254.88 and 78.62 is: 117.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.99 : 254.88 = 78.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.99/254.88 = 78.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.99x = 254.88 × 78.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.99x = 20,037.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,037.39/169.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.88

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