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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.27, 253.86 and 108.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.27, 253.86 and 108.31 is: 162.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.27 : 253.86 = 108.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.27/253.86 = 108.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.27x = 253.86 × 108.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.27x = 27,495.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,495.58/169.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.44

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