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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.22, 253.74 and 108.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.22, 253.74 and 108.38 is: 162.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.22 : 253.74 = 108.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.22/253.74 = 108.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.22x = 253.74 × 108.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.22x = 27,500.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,500.34/169.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.51

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