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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.52, 254.46 and 152.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.52, 254.46 and 152.60 is: 229.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.52 : 254.46 = 152.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.52/254.46 = 152.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.52x = 254.46 × 152.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.52x = 38,830.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,830.60/169.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.06

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