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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169, 253.52 and 105.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169, 253.52 and 105.28 is: 157.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169 : 253.52 = 105.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169/253.52 = 105.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169x = 253.52 × 105.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169x = 26,690.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,690.59/169
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.93

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