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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.29, 253.91 and 108.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.29, 253.91 and 108.33 is: 162.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.29 : 253.91 = 108.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.29/253.91 = 108.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.29x = 253.91 × 108.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.29x = 27,505.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,505.53/169.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.48

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