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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.52, 253.60 and 146.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.52, 253.60 and 146.95 is: 219.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.52 : 253.60 = 146.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.52/253.60 = 146.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.52x = 253.60 × 146.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.52x = 37,265.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,265.52/169.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.84

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