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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.42, 253.96 and 135.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.42, 253.96 and 135.24 is: 202.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.42 : 253.96 = 135.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.42/253.96 = 135.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.42x = 253.96 × 135.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.42x = 34,345.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,345.55/169.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.72

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