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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.83, 254.53 and 104.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.83, 254.53 and 104.62 is: 156.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.83 : 254.53 = 104.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.83/254.53 = 104.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.83x = 254.53 × 104.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.83x = 26,628.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,628.93/169.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.80

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