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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.09, 253.41 and 108.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.09, 253.41 and 108.12 is: 162.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.09 : 253.41 = 108.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.09/253.41 = 108.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.09x = 253.41 × 108.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.09x = 27,398.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,398.69/169.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.04

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