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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.52, 254.18 and 152.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.52, 254.18 and 152.64 is: 228.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.52 : 254.18 = 152.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.52/254.18 = 152.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.52x = 254.18 × 152.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.52x = 38,798.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,798.04/169.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.87

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