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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.10, 253.16 and 104.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.10, 253.16 and 104.54 is: 156.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.10 : 253.16 = 104.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.10/253.16 = 104.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.10x = 253.16 × 104.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.10x = 26,465.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,465.35/169.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.51

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