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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.70, 254.41 and 105.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.70, 254.41 and 105.44 is: 158.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.70 : 254.41 = 105.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.70/254.41 = 105.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.70x = 254.41 × 105.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.70x = 26,824.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,824.99/169.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.07

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