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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.05, 253.48 and 134.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.05, 253.48 and 134.71 is: 201.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.05 : 253.48 = 134.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.05/253.48 = 134.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.05x = 253.48 × 134.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.05x = 34,146.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,146.29/169.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.99

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