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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.39, 253.77 and 104.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.39, 253.77 and 104.23 is: 156.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.39 : 253.77 = 104.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.39/253.77 = 104.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.39x = 253.77 × 104.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.39x = 26,450.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,450.45/169.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.15

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