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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.29, 253.63 and 146.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.29, 253.63 and 146.32 is: 219.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.29 : 253.63 = 146.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.29/253.63 = 146.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.29x = 253.63 × 146.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.29x = 37,111.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,111.14/169.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.22

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