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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.48, 254.08 and 101.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.48, 254.08 and 101.04 is: 151.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.48 : 254.08 = 101.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.48/254.08 = 101.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.48x = 254.08 × 101.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.48x = 25,672.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,672.24/169.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.48

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