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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.38, 253.95 and 108.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.38, 253.95 and 108.54 is: 162.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.38 : 253.95 = 108.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.38/253.95 = 108.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.38x = 253.95 × 108.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.38x = 27,563.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,563.73/169.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.73

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