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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.99, 253.76 and 149.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.99, 253.76 and 149.49 is: 223.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.99 : 253.76 = 149.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.99/253.76 = 149.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.99x = 253.76 × 149.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.99x = 37,934.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,934.58/169.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.16

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