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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.58, 254.48 and 101.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.58, 254.48 and 101.22 is: 151.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.58 : 254.48 = 101.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.58/254.48 = 101.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.58x = 254.48 × 101.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.58x = 25,757.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,757.96/169.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.90

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