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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.56, 254.82 and 101.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.56, 254.82 and 101.10 is: 151.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.56 : 254.82 = 101.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.56/254.82 = 101.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.56x = 254.82 × 101.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.56x = 25,762.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,762.30/169.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.94

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