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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.28, 254.48 and 139.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.28, 254.48 and 139.04 is: 209.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.28 : 254.48 = 139.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.28/254.48 = 139.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.28x = 254.48 × 139.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.28x = 35,382.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,382.90/169.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.02

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