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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.99, 255.32 and 145.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.99, 255.32 and 145.81 is: 219.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.99 : 255.32 = 145.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.99/255.32 = 145.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.99x = 255.32 × 145.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.99x = 37,227.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,227.57/169.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.00

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