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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.01, 252.53 and 134.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.01, 252.53 and 134.40 is: 200.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.01 : 252.53 = 134.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.01/252.53 = 134.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.01x = 252.53 × 134.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.01x = 33,939.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,939.36/169.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.82

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