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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.78, 254.40 and 101.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.78, 254.40 and 101.36 is: 151.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.78 : 254.40 = 101.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.78/254.40 = 101.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.78x = 254.40 × 101.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.78x = 25,785.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,785.98/169.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.88

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