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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.72, 253.31 and 146.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.72, 253.31 and 146.48 is: 218.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.72 : 253.31 = 146.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.72/253.31 = 146.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.72x = 253.31 × 146.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.72x = 37,104.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,104.85/169.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.62

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