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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.90, 254.34 and 108.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.90, 254.34 and 108.82 is: 162.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.90 : 254.34 = 108.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.90/254.34 = 108.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.90x = 254.34 × 108.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.90x = 27,677.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,677.28/169.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.90

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