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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.44, 254 and 105.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.44, 254 and 105.28 is: 157.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.44 : 254 = 105.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.44/254 = 105.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.44x = 254 × 105.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.44x = 26,741.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,741.12/169.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.82

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