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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.24, 253.76 and 152.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.24, 253.76 and 152.86 is: 229.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.24 : 253.76 = 152.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.24/253.76 = 152.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.24x = 253.76 × 152.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.24x = 38,787.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,787.72/169.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.19

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