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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.44, 254.07 and 108.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.44, 254.07 and 108.60 is: 162.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.44 : 254.07 = 108.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.44/254.07 = 108.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.44x = 254.07 × 108.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.44x = 27,592.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,592.00/169.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.84

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