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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.88, 254.94 and 154.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.88, 254.94 and 154.76 is: 232.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.88 : 254.94 = 154.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.88/254.94 = 154.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.88x = 254.94 × 154.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.88x = 39,454.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,454.51/169.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.25

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