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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.05, 253.38 and 148.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.05, 253.38 and 148.44 is: 222.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.05 : 253.38 = 148.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.05/253.38 = 148.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.05x = 253.38 × 148.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.05x = 37,611.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,611.73/169.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.49

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