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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.36, 253.76 and 104.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.36, 253.76 and 104.16 is: 156.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.36 : 253.76 = 104.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.36/253.76 = 104.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.36x = 253.76 × 104.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.36x = 26,431.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,431.64/169.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.07

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