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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.44, 254.63 and 100.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.44, 254.63 and 100.99 is: 151.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.44 : 254.63 = 100.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.44/254.63 = 100.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.44x = 254.63 × 100.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.44x = 25,715.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,715.08/169.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.77

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