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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.48, 253.68 and 143.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.48, 253.68 and 143.56 is: 214.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.48 : 253.68 = 143.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.48/253.68 = 143.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.48x = 253.68 × 143.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.48x = 36,418.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,418.30/169.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.88

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