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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.58, 253.86 and 146.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.58, 253.86 and 146.78 is: 219.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.58 : 253.86 = 146.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.58/253.86 = 146.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.58x = 253.86 × 146.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.58x = 37,261.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,261.57/169.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.73

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