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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.22, 253.66 and 100.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.22, 253.66 and 100.66 is: 150.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.22 : 253.66 = 100.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.22/253.66 = 100.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.22x = 253.66 × 100.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.22x = 25,533.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,533.42/169.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.89

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