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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.32, 254.34 and 148.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.32, 254.34 and 148.86 is: 223.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.32 : 254.34 = 148.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.32/254.34 = 148.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.32x = 254.34 × 148.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.32x = 37,861.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,861.05/169.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.61

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