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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.36, 254.12 and 107.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.36, 254.12 and 107.56 is: 161.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.36 : 254.12 = 107.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.36/254.12 = 107.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.36x = 254.12 × 107.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.36x = 27,333.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,333.15/169.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.39

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