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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.93, 254.63 and 109.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.93, 254.63 and 109.01 is: 163.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.93 : 254.63 = 109.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.93/254.63 = 109.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.93x = 254.63 × 109.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.93x = 27,757.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,757.51/169.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.35

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