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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.91, 254.96 and 101.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.91, 254.96 and 101.60 is: 152.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.91 : 254.96 = 101.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.91/254.96 = 101.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.91x = 254.96 × 101.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.91x = 25,902.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,902.15/169.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.45

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