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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.10, 254.10 and 149.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.10, 254.10 and 149.30 is: 224.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.10 : 254.10 = 149.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.10/254.10 = 149.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.10x = 254.10 × 149.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.10x = 37,937.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,937.13/169.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.35

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