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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.28, 253.44 and 141.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.28, 253.44 and 141.68 is: 212.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.28 : 253.44 = 141.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.28/253.44 = 141.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.28x = 253.44 × 141.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.28x = 35,907.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,907.38/169.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.12

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