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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.45, 254.04 and 105.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.45, 254.04 and 105.19 is: 157.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.45 : 254.04 = 105.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.45/254.04 = 105.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.45x = 254.04 × 105.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.45x = 26,722.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,722.47/169.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.70

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