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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.17, 253.91 and 100.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.17, 253.91 and 100.76 is: 151.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.17 : 253.91 = 100.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.17/253.91 = 100.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.17x = 253.91 × 100.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.17x = 25,582.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,582.20/169.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.22

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