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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.43, 254.30 and 151.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.43, 254.30 and 151.12 is: 226.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.43 : 254.30 = 151.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.43/254.30 = 151.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.43x = 254.30 × 151.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.43x = 38,429.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,429.82/169.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.82

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