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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.56, 253.94 and 150.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.56, 253.94 and 150.34 is: 225.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.56 : 253.94 = 150.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.56/253.94 = 150.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.56x = 253.94 × 150.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.56x = 38,177.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,177.34/169.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.16

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