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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.11, 253.41 and 100.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.11, 253.41 and 100.56 is: 150.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.11 : 253.41 = 100.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.11/253.41 = 100.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.11x = 253.41 × 100.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.11x = 25,482.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,482.91/169.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.69

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