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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.44, 253.98 and 108.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.44, 253.98 and 108.61 is: 162.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.44 : 253.98 = 108.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.44/253.98 = 108.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.44x = 253.98 × 108.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.44x = 27,584.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,584.77/169.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.80

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