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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.75, 254.29 and 101.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.75, 254.29 and 101.30 is: 151.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.75 : 254.29 = 101.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.75/254.29 = 101.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.75x = 254.29 × 101.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.75x = 25,759.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,759.58/169.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.75

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