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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.92, 254.43 and 148.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.92, 254.43 and 148.05 is: 221.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.92 : 254.43 = 148.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.92/254.43 = 148.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.92x = 254.43 × 148.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.92x = 37,668.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,668.36/169.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.68

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