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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169, 252.88 and 100.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169, 252.88 and 100.28 is: 150.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169 : 252.88 = 100.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169/252.88 = 100.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169x = 252.88 × 100.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169x = 25,358.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,358.81/169
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.05

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