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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.96, 254.98 and 156.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.96, 254.98 and 156.44 is: 234.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.96 : 254.98 = 156.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.96/254.98 = 156.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.96x = 254.98 × 156.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.96x = 39,889.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,889.07/169.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.70

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