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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.76, 254.95 and 155.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.76, 254.95 and 155.48 is: 233.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.76 : 254.95 = 155.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.76/254.95 = 155.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.76x = 254.95 × 155.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.76x = 39,639.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,639.63/169.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.50

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