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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.04, 253.49 and 136.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.04, 253.49 and 136.46 is: 204.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.04 : 253.49 = 136.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.04/253.49 = 136.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.04x = 253.49 × 136.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.04x = 34,591.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,591.20/169.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.63

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