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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.04, 254.71 and 139.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.04, 254.71 and 139.27 is: 209.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.04 : 254.71 = 139.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.04/254.71 = 139.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.04x = 254.71 × 139.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.04x = 35,473.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,473.46/169.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.85

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