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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.14, 253.84 and 133.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.14, 253.84 and 133.22 is: 199.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.14 : 253.84 = 133.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.14/253.84 = 133.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.14x = 253.84 × 133.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.14x = 33,816.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,816.56/169.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.93

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