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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.26, 254.20 and 154.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.26, 254.20 and 154.98 is: 232.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.26 : 254.20 = 154.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.26/254.20 = 154.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.26x = 254.20 × 154.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.26x = 39,395.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,395.92/169.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.75

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