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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.08, 254.12 and 140.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.08, 254.12 and 140.37 is: 210.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.08 : 254.12 = 140.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.08/254.12 = 140.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.08x = 254.12 × 140.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.08x = 35,670.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,670.12/169.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.97

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