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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.09, 253.77 and 135.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.09, 253.77 and 135.16 is: 202.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.09 : 253.77 = 135.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.09/253.77 = 135.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.09x = 253.77 × 135.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.09x = 34,299.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,299.55/169.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.85

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