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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.63, 254.60 and 154.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.63, 254.60 and 154.42 is: 231.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.63 : 254.60 = 154.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.63/254.60 = 154.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.63x = 254.60 × 154.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.63x = 39,315.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,315.33/169.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.77

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