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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.74, 254.61 and 150.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.74, 254.61 and 150.44 is: 225.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.74 : 254.61 = 150.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.74/254.61 = 150.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.74x = 254.61 × 150.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.74x = 38,302.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,302.26/169.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.65

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