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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.63, 253.87 and 107.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.63, 253.87 and 107.90 is: 161.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.63 : 253.87 = 107.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.63/253.87 = 107.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.63x = 253.87 × 107.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.63x = 27,392.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,392.57/169.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.48

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