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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.60, 254.16 and 151.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.60, 254.16 and 151.60 is: 227.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.60 : 254.16 = 151.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.60/254.16 = 151.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.60x = 254.16 × 151.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.60x = 38,530.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,530.66/169.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.19

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