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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.27, 254.49 and 148.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.27, 254.49 and 148.03 is: 222.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.27 : 254.49 = 148.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.27/254.49 = 148.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.27x = 254.49 × 148.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.27x = 37,672.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,672.15/169.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.56

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