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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.44, 253.53 and 140.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.44, 253.53 and 140.28 is: 209.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.44 : 253.53 = 140.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.44/253.53 = 140.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.44x = 253.53 × 140.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.44x = 35,565.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,565.19/169.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.90

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