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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.84, 254.83 and 104.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.84, 254.83 and 104.94 is: 157.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.84 : 254.83 = 104.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.84/254.83 = 104.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.84x = 254.83 × 104.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.84x = 26,740.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,740.59/169.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.45

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