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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.42, 253.88 and 136.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.42, 253.88 and 136.76 is: 204.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.42 : 253.88 = 136.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.42/253.88 = 136.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.42x = 253.88 × 136.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.42x = 34,720.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,720.63/169.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.94

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