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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.52, 253.69 and 104.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.52, 253.69 and 104.49 is: 156.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.52 : 253.69 = 104.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.52/253.69 = 104.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.52x = 253.69 × 104.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.52x = 26,507.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,507.81/169.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.37

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