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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.06, 253.62 and 154.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.06, 253.62 and 154.72 is: 232.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.06 : 253.62 = 154.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.06/253.62 = 154.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.06x = 253.62 × 154.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.06x = 39,240.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,240.09/169.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.11

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