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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.29, 253.80 and 154.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.29, 253.80 and 154.25 is: 231.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.29 : 253.80 = 154.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.29/253.80 = 154.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.29x = 253.80 × 154.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.29x = 39,147.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,147.38/169.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.24

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