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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.94, 254.64 and 153.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.94, 254.64 and 153.56 is: 230.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.94 : 254.64 = 153.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.94/254.64 = 153.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.94x = 254.64 × 153.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.94x = 39,102.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,102.52/169.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.10

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