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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.02, 253.70 and 143.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.02, 253.70 and 143.60 is: 215.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.02 : 253.70 = 143.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.02/253.70 = 143.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.02x = 253.70 × 143.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.02x = 36,431.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,431.32/169.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.54

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