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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.92, 255.10 and 108.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.92, 255.10 and 108.86 is: 163.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.92 : 255.10 = 108.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.92/255.10 = 108.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.92x = 255.10 × 108.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.92x = 27,770.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,770.19/169.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.43

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