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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.54, 253.08 and 149.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.54, 253.08 and 149.04 is: 222.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.54 : 253.08 = 149.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.54/253.08 = 149.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.54x = 253.08 × 149.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.54x = 37,717.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,717.78/169.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.47

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