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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.88, 255.04 and 108.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.88, 255.04 and 108.80 is: 163.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.88 : 255.04 = 108.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.88/255.04 = 108.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.88x = 255.04 × 108.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.88x = 27,748.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,748.35/169.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.34

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