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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.48, 252.75 and 155.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.48, 252.75 and 155.48 is: 231.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.48 : 252.75 = 155.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.48/252.75 = 155.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.48x = 252.75 × 155.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.48x = 39,297.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,297.57/169.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.87

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