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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.61, 254.80 and 104.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.61, 254.80 and 104.66 is: 157.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.61 : 254.80 = 104.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.61/254.80 = 104.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.61x = 254.80 × 104.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.61x = 26,666.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,666.59/169.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.22

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