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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.48, 253.92 and 154.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.48, 253.92 and 154.36 is: 231.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.48 : 253.92 = 154.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.48/253.92 = 154.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.48x = 253.92 × 154.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.48x = 39,195.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,195.09/169.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.27

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