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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.50, 252.94 and 151.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.50, 252.94 and 151.28 is: 225.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.50 : 252.94 = 151.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.50/252.94 = 151.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.50x = 252.94 × 151.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.50x = 38,263.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,263.12/169.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.74

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