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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.72, 254.08 and 108.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.72, 254.08 and 108.76 is: 162.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.72 : 254.08 = 108.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.72/254.08 = 108.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.72x = 254.08 × 108.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.72x = 27,633.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,633.74/169.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.82

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