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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.96, 255.02 and 109.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.96, 255.02 and 109.04 is: 163.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.96 : 255.02 = 109.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.96/255.02 = 109.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.96x = 255.02 × 109.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.96x = 27,807.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,807.38/169.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.61

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