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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.12, 253.43 and 151.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.12, 253.43 and 151.91 is: 227.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.12 : 253.43 = 151.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.12/253.43 = 151.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.12x = 253.43 × 151.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.12x = 38,498.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,498.04/169.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.64

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