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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.90, 254.40 and 108.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.90, 254.40 and 108.70 is: 162.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.90 : 254.40 = 108.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.90/254.40 = 108.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.90x = 254.40 × 108.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.90x = 27,653.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,653.28/169.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.76

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