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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.59, 254.45 and 103.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.59, 254.45 and 103.84 is: 155.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.59 : 254.45 = 103.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.59/254.45 = 103.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.59x = 254.45 × 103.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.59x = 26,422.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,422.98/169.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.80

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