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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.27, 253.55 and 100.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.27, 253.55 and 100.58 is: 150.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.27 : 253.55 = 100.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.27/253.55 = 100.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.27x = 253.55 × 100.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.27x = 25,502.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,502.06/169.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.66

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