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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.09, 253.81 and 149.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.09, 253.81 and 149.95 is: 225.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.09 : 253.81 = 149.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.09/253.81 = 149.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.09x = 253.81 × 149.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.09x = 38,058.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,058.89/169.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.08

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