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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.19, 254.16 and 149.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.19, 254.16 and 149.37 is: 224.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.19 : 254.16 = 149.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.19/254.16 = 149.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.19x = 254.16 × 149.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.19x = 37,964.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,964.06/169.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.39

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