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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.63, 254.22 and 146.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.63, 254.22 and 146.70 is: 219.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.63 : 254.22 = 146.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.63/254.22 = 146.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.63x = 254.22 × 146.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.63x = 37,294.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,294.07/169.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.86

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