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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.24, 253.54 and 108.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.24, 253.54 and 108.24 is: 162.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.24 : 253.54 = 108.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.24/253.54 = 108.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.24x = 253.54 × 108.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.24x = 27,443.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,443.17/169.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.16

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