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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.03, 253.45 and 141.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.03, 253.45 and 141.78 is: 212.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.03 : 253.45 = 141.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.03/253.45 = 141.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.03x = 253.45 × 141.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.03x = 35,935.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,935.27/169.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.60

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