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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.21, 253.27 and 150.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.21, 253.27 and 150.90 is: 225.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.21 : 253.27 = 150.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.21/253.27 = 150.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.21x = 253.27 × 150.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.21x = 38,218.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,218.44/169.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.86

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