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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.51, 254.15 and 146.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.51, 254.15 and 146.37 is: 219.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.51 : 254.15 = 146.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.51/254.15 = 146.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.51x = 254.15 × 146.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.51x = 37,198.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,198.80/169.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.45

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