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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.94, 254.68 and 104.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.94, 254.68 and 104.02 is: 155.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.94 : 254.68 = 104.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.94/254.68 = 104.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.94x = 254.68 × 104.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.94x = 26,490.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,490.92/169.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.88

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