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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.73, 253.29 and 151.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.73, 253.29 and 151.50 is: 226.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.73 : 253.29 = 151.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.73/253.29 = 151.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.73x = 253.29 × 151.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.73x = 38,373.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,373.44/169.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.09

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