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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.83, 253.91 and 154.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.83, 253.91 and 154.47 is: 230.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.83 : 253.91 = 154.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.83/253.91 = 154.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.83x = 253.91 × 154.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.83x = 39,220.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,220.71/169.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.94

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