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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.15, 253.40 and 138.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.15, 253.40 and 138.34 is: 207.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.15 : 253.40 = 138.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.15/253.40 = 138.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.15x = 253.40 × 138.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.15x = 35,055.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,055.36/169.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.24

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