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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.11, 253.62 and 100.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.11, 253.62 and 100.58 is: 150.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.11 : 253.62 = 100.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.11/253.62 = 100.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.11x = 253.62 × 100.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.11x = 25,507.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,507.83/169.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.84

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