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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.52, 253.84 and 154.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.52, 253.84 and 154.12 is: 230.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.52 : 253.84 = 154.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.52/253.84 = 154.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.52x = 253.84 × 154.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.52x = 39,121.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,121.82/169.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.78

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