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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.80, 254.28 and 149.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.80, 254.28 and 149.28 is: 223.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.80 : 254.28 = 149.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.80/254.28 = 149.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.80x = 254.28 × 149.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.80x = 37,958.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,958.92/169.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.55

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