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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.10, 253.40 and 108.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.10, 253.40 and 108.22 is: 162.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.10 : 253.40 = 108.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.10/253.40 = 108.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.10x = 253.40 × 108.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.10x = 27,422.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,422.95/169.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.17

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