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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.96, 256.06 and 154.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.96, 256.06 and 154.34 is: 232.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.96 : 256.06 = 154.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.96/256.06 = 154.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.96x = 256.06 × 154.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.96x = 39,520.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,520.30/169.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.53

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