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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.77, 254.06 and 104.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.77, 254.06 and 104.74 is: 156.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.77 : 254.06 = 104.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.77/254.06 = 104.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.77x = 254.06 × 104.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.77x = 26,610.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,610.24/169.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.74

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