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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.71, 253.04 and 144.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.71, 253.04 and 144.18 is: 214.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.71 : 253.04 = 144.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.71/253.04 = 144.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.71x = 253.04 × 144.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.71x = 36,482.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,482.59/169.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.97

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