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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169, 253.32 and 100.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169, 253.32 and 100.54 is: 150.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169 : 253.32 = 100.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169/253.32 = 100.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169x = 253.32 × 100.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169x = 25,468.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,468.79/169
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.70

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