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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.36, 254.08 and 153.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.36, 254.08 and 153.29 is: 229.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.36 : 254.08 = 153.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.36/254.08 = 153.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.36x = 254.08 × 153.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.36x = 38,947.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,947.92/169.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.98

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