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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.11, 253.73 and 144.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.11, 253.73 and 144.96 is: 217.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.11 : 253.73 = 144.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.11/253.73 = 144.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.11x = 253.73 × 144.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.11x = 36,779.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,779.98/169.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.49

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