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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.34, 254.08 and 104.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.34, 254.08 and 104.44 is: 156.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.34 : 254.08 = 104.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.34/254.08 = 104.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.34x = 254.08 × 104.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.34x = 26,534.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,534.84/169.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.70

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