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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.10, 253.80 and 144.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.10, 253.80 and 144.80 is: 217.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.10 : 253.80 = 144.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.10/253.80 = 144.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.10x = 253.80 × 144.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.10x = 36,750.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,750.24/169.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.33

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