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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.38, 254.64 and 133.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.38, 254.64 and 133.74 is: 201.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.38 : 254.64 = 133.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.38/254.64 = 133.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.38x = 254.64 × 133.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.38x = 34,055.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,055.55/169.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.06

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