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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.35, 252.73 and 151.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.35, 252.73 and 151.13 is: 225.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.35 : 252.73 = 151.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.35/252.73 = 151.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.35x = 252.73 × 151.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.35x = 38,195.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,195.08/169.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.54

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