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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.83, 253.41 and 145.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.83, 253.41 and 145.44 is: 217.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.83 : 253.41 = 145.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.83/253.41 = 145.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.83x = 253.41 × 145.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.83x = 36,855.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,855.95/169.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.02

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