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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.45, 254.57 and 108.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.45, 254.57 and 108.70 is: 163.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.45 : 254.57 = 108.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.45/254.57 = 108.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.45x = 254.57 × 108.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.45x = 27,670.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,670.49/169.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.30

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