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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.21, 254.02 and 108.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.21, 254.02 and 108.46 is: 162.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.21 : 254.02 = 108.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.21/254.02 = 108.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.21x = 254.02 × 108.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.21x = 27,551.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,551.01/169.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.82

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