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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.82, 254.62 and 144.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.82, 254.62 and 144.03 is: 215.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.82 : 254.62 = 144.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.82/254.62 = 144.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.82x = 254.62 × 144.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.82x = 36,672.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,672.92/169.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.95

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