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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.17, 254.10 and 104.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.17, 254.10 and 104.20 is: 156.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.17 : 254.10 = 104.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.17/254.10 = 104.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.17x = 254.10 × 104.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.17x = 26,475.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,475.95/169.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.51

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