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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.08, 253.26 and 104.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.08, 253.26 and 104.10 is: 155.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.08 : 253.26 = 104.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.08/253.26 = 104.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.08x = 253.26 × 104.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.08x = 26,364.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,364.37/169.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.93

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