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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.29, 253.67 and 145.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.29, 253.67 and 145.13 is: 217.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.29 : 253.67 = 145.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.29/253.67 = 145.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.29x = 253.67 × 145.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.29x = 36,813.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,813.13/169.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.46

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