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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.03, 253.31 and 152.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.03, 253.31 and 152.17 is: 228.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.03 : 253.31 = 152.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.03/253.31 = 152.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.03x = 253.31 × 152.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.03x = 38,544.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,544.79/169.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.04

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