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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.79, 254.29 and 108.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.79, 254.29 and 108.10 is: 161.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.79 : 254.29 = 108.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.79/254.29 = 108.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.79x = 254.29 × 108.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.79x = 27,488.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,488.75/169.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.90

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