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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.81, 254.72 and 109.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.81, 254.72 and 109.23 is: 163.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.81 : 254.72 = 109.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.81/254.72 = 109.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.81x = 254.72 × 109.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.81x = 27,823.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,823.07/169.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.85

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