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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.23, 253.98 and 100.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.23, 253.98 and 100.74 is: 151.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.23 : 253.98 = 100.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.23/253.98 = 100.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.23x = 253.98 × 100.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.23x = 25,585.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,585.95/169.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.19

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