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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.69, 254.34 and 151.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.69, 254.34 and 151.36 is: 226.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.69 : 254.34 = 151.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.69/254.34 = 151.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.69x = 254.34 × 151.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.69x = 38,496.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,496.90/169.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.87

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