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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.41, 254.07 and 101.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.41, 254.07 and 101.01 is: 151.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.41 : 254.07 = 101.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.41/254.07 = 101.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.41x = 254.07 × 101.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.41x = 25,663.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,663.61/169.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.49

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