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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.48, 253.88 and 133.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.48, 253.88 and 133.30 is: 199.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.48 : 253.88 = 133.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.48/253.88 = 133.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.48x = 253.88 × 133.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.48x = 33,842.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,842.20/169.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.68

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