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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.75, 254.76 and 145.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.75, 254.76 and 145.99 is: 219.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.75 : 254.76 = 145.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.75/254.76 = 145.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.75x = 254.76 × 145.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.75x = 37,192.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,192.41/169.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.10

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