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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.23, 254.80 and 154.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.23, 254.80 and 154.31 is: 232.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.23 : 254.80 = 154.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.23/254.80 = 154.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.23x = 254.80 × 154.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.23x = 39,318.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,318.44/169.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.34

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