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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.39, 253.66 and 108.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.39, 253.66 and 108.34 is: 162.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.39 : 253.66 = 108.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.39/253.66 = 108.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.39x = 253.66 × 108.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.39x = 27,480.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,480.26/169.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.23

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