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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.13, 253.19 and 151.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.13, 253.19 and 151.53 is: 226.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.13 : 253.19 = 151.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.13/253.19 = 151.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.13x = 253.19 × 151.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.13x = 38,365.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,365.12/169.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.84

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