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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.44, 253.62 and 151.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.44, 253.62 and 151.08 is: 226.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.44 : 253.62 = 151.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.44/253.62 = 151.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.44x = 253.62 × 151.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.44x = 38,316.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,316.91/169.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.14

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