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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.21, 254 and 104.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.21, 254 and 104.28 is: 156.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.21 : 254 = 104.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.21/254 = 104.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.21x = 254 × 104.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.21x = 26,487.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,487.12/169.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.53

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