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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.44, 253.72 and 101.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.44, 253.72 and 101.01 is: 151.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.44 : 253.72 = 101.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.44/253.72 = 101.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.44x = 253.72 × 101.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.44x = 25,628.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,628.26/169.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.25

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