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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.46, 254.02 and 146.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.46, 254.02 and 146.23 is: 219.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.46 : 254.02 = 146.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.46/254.02 = 146.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.46x = 254.02 × 146.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.46x = 37,145.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,145.34/169.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.20

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