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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.66, 254.22 and 108.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.66, 254.22 and 108.60 is: 162.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.66 : 254.22 = 108.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.66/254.22 = 108.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.66x = 254.22 × 108.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.66x = 27,608.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,608.29/169.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.73

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