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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.09, 253.36 and 108.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.09, 253.36 and 108.09 is: 161.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.09 : 253.36 = 108.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.09/253.36 = 108.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.09x = 253.36 × 108.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.09x = 27,385.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,385.82/169.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.96

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