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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.90, 255.02 and 150.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.90, 255.02 and 150.76 is: 226.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.90 : 255.02 = 150.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.90/255.02 = 150.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.90x = 255.02 × 150.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.90x = 38,446.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,446.82/169.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.29

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