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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.19, 253.33 and 133.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.19, 253.33 and 133.04 is: 199.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.19 : 253.33 = 133.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.19/253.33 = 133.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.19x = 253.33 × 133.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.19x = 33,703.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,703.32/169.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.21

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