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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.85, 255.18 and 109.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.85, 255.18 and 109.10 is: 163.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.85 : 255.18 = 109.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.85/255.18 = 109.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.85x = 255.18 × 109.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.85x = 27,840.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,840.14/169.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.91

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