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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.38, 252.80 and 153.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.38, 252.80 and 153.96 is: 229.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.38 : 252.80 = 153.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.38/252.80 = 153.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.38x = 252.80 × 153.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.38x = 38,920.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,920.32/169.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.78

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