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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.99, 255 and 48.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.99, 255 and 48.25 is: 72.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.99 : 255 = 48.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.99/255 = 48.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.99x = 255 × 48.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.99x = 12,303.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,303.75/169.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.38

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