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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.82, 254.44 and 152.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.82, 254.44 and 152.32 is: 228.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.82 : 254.44 = 152.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.82/254.44 = 152.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.82x = 254.44 × 152.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.82x = 38,756.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,756.30/169.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.22

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