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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.29, 254.12 and 108.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.29, 254.12 and 108.47 is: 162.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.29 : 254.12 = 108.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.29/254.12 = 108.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.29x = 254.12 × 108.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.29x = 27,564.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,564.49/169.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.82

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