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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.44, 253.74 and 138.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.44, 253.74 and 138.44 is: 207.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.44 : 253.74 = 138.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.44/253.74 = 138.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.44x = 253.74 × 138.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.44x = 35,127.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,127.77/169.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.32

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