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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.94, 255.92 and 153.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.94, 255.92 and 153.02 is: 230.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.94 : 255.92 = 153.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.94/255.92 = 153.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.94x = 255.92 × 153.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.94x = 39,160.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,160.88/169.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.44

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