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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.39, 253.73 and 134.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.39, 253.73 and 134.97 is: 202.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.39 : 253.73 = 134.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.39/253.73 = 134.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.39x = 253.73 × 134.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.39x = 34,245.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,245.32/169.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.17

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