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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.24, 253.18 and 100.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.24, 253.18 and 100.39 is: 150.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.24 : 253.18 = 100.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.24/253.18 = 100.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.24x = 253.18 × 100.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.24x = 25,416.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,416.14/169.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.18

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