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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.33, 253.62 and 145.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.33, 253.62 and 145.93 is: 218.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.33 : 253.62 = 145.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.33/253.62 = 145.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.33x = 253.62 × 145.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.33x = 37,010.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,010.77/169.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.57

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