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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.10, 253.61 and 99.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.10, 253.61 and 99.71 is: 149.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.10 : 253.61 = 99.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.10/253.61 = 99.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.10x = 253.61 × 99.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.10x = 25,287.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,287.45/169.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.55

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