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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.09, 232.74 and 152.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.09, 232.74 and 152.21 is: 209.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.09 : 232.74 = 152.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.09/232.74 = 152.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.09x = 232.74 × 152.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.09x = 35,425.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,425.94/169.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.51

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