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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.66, 254.41 and 101.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.66, 254.41 and 101.32 is: 151.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.66 : 254.41 = 101.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.66/254.41 = 101.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.66x = 254.41 × 101.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.66x = 25,776.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,776.68/169.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.93

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