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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.44, 253.62 and 105

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.44, 253.62 and 105 is: 157.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.44 : 253.62 = 105 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.44/253.62 = 105/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.44x = 253.62 × 105
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.44x = 26,630.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,630.10/169.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.17

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