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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.44, 254.44 and 138.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.44, 254.44 and 138.72 is: 208.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.44 : 254.44 = 138.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.44/254.44 = 138.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.44x = 254.44 × 138.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.44x = 35,295.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,295.92/169.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.31

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