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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.38, 254.42 and 101.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.38, 254.42 and 101.04 is: 151.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.38 : 254.42 = 101.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.38/254.42 = 101.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.38x = 254.42 × 101.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.38x = 25,706.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,706.50/169.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.76

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