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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.23, 253.39 and 108.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.23, 253.39 and 108.18 is: 161.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.23 : 253.39 = 108.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.23/253.39 = 108.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.23x = 253.39 × 108.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.23x = 27,409.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,409.92/169.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.97

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