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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.29, 252.74 and 151.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.29, 252.74 and 151.11 is: 225.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.29 : 252.74 = 151.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.29/252.74 = 151.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.29x = 252.74 × 151.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.29x = 38,191.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,191.92/169.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.60

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