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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.90, 254.85 and 108.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.90, 254.85 and 108.88 is: 163.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.90 : 254.85 = 108.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.90/254.85 = 108.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.90x = 254.85 × 108.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.90x = 27,748.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,748.07/169.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.32

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