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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.42, 253.72 and 104.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.42, 253.72 and 104.46 is: 156.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.42 : 253.72 = 104.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.42/253.72 = 104.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.42x = 253.72 × 104.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.42x = 26,503.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,503.59/169.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.44

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