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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.32, 254.01 and 147.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.32, 254.01 and 147.60 is: 221.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.32 : 254.01 = 147.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.32/254.01 = 147.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.32x = 254.01 × 147.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.32x = 37,491.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,491.88/169.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.43

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