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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.15, 254.01 and 141.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.15, 254.01 and 141.70 is: 212.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.15 : 254.01 = 141.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.15/254.01 = 141.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.15x = 254.01 × 141.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.15x = 35,993.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,993.22/169.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.79

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