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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.44, 253.56 and 152.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.44, 253.56 and 152.59 is: 228.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.44 : 253.56 = 152.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.44/253.56 = 152.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.44x = 253.56 × 152.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.44x = 38,690.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,690.72/169.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.34

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