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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.37, 254.24 and 131.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.37, 254.24 and 131.31 is: 197.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.37 : 254.24 = 131.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.37/254.24 = 131.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.37x = 254.24 × 131.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.37x = 33,384.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,384.09/169.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.11

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