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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.20, 253.44 and 150.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.20, 253.44 and 150.72 is: 225.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.20 : 253.44 = 150.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.20/253.44 = 150.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.20x = 253.44 × 150.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.20x = 38,198.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,198.48/169.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.76

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