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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.02, 253.80 and 148.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.02, 253.80 and 148.90 is: 223.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.02 : 253.80 = 148.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.02/253.80 = 148.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.02x = 253.80 × 148.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.02x = 37,790.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,790.82/169.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.59

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