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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.79, 254.68 and 108.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.79, 254.68 and 108.77 is: 163.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.79 : 254.68 = 108.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.79/254.68 = 108.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.79x = 254.68 × 108.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.79x = 27,700.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,700.00/169.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.15

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