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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.34, 254.07 and 147.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.34, 254.07 and 147.92 is: 221.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.34 : 254.07 = 147.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.34/254.07 = 147.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.34x = 254.07 × 147.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.34x = 37,580.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,580.76/169.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.93

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