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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.33, 253.50 and 140.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.33, 253.50 and 140.31 is: 210.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.33 : 253.50 = 140.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.33/253.50 = 140.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.33x = 253.50 × 140.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.33x = 35,568.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,568.59/169.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.05

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