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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.40, 253.65 and 108.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.40, 253.65 and 108.20 is: 162.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.40 : 253.65 = 108.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.40/253.65 = 108.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.40x = 253.65 × 108.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.40x = 27,444.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,444.93/169.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.01

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