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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.43, 254.48 and 100.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.43, 254.48 and 100.94 is: 151.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.43 : 254.48 = 100.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.43/254.48 = 100.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.43x = 254.48 × 100.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.43x = 25,685.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,685.43/169.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.60

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