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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.13, 253.28 and 144.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.13, 253.28 and 144.61 is: 216.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.13 : 253.28 = 144.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.13/253.28 = 144.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.13x = 253.28 × 144.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.13x = 36,626.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,626.55/169.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.56

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