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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.07, 254.11 and 140.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.07, 254.11 and 140.37 is: 210.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.07 : 254.11 = 140.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.07/254.11 = 140.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.07x = 254.11 × 140.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.07x = 35,668.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,668.72/169.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.97

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