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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.13, 253.68 and 108.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.13, 253.68 and 108.08 is: 162.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.13 : 253.68 = 108.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.13/253.68 = 108.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.13x = 253.68 × 108.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.13x = 27,416.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,416.47/169.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.11

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