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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.54, 254 and 108.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.54, 254 and 108.46 is: 162.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.54 : 254 = 108.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.54/254 = 108.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.54x = 254 × 108.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.54x = 27,548.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,548.84/169.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.49

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