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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.16, 253.47 and 134.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.16, 253.47 and 134.74 is: 201.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.16 : 253.47 = 134.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.16/253.47 = 134.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.16x = 253.47 × 134.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.16x = 34,152.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,152.55/169.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.89

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