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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.30, 253.59 and 136.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.30, 253.59 and 136.90 is: 205.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.30 : 253.59 = 136.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.30/253.59 = 136.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.30x = 253.59 × 136.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.30x = 34,716.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,716.47/169.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.06

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