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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.20, 254.64 and 152.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.20, 254.64 and 152.42 is: 229.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.20 : 254.64 = 152.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.20/254.64 = 152.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.20x = 254.64 × 152.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.20x = 38,812.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,812.87/169.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.39

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