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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.02, 253.20 and 132

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.02, 253.20 and 132 is: 197.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.02 : 253.20 = 132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.02/253.20 = 132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.02x = 253.20 × 132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.02x = 33,422.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,422.40/169.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.74

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