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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.42, 254.07 and 104.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.42, 254.07 and 104.50 is: 156.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.42 : 254.07 = 104.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.42/254.07 = 104.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.42x = 254.07 × 104.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.42x = 26,550.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,550.32/169.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.71

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