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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.48, 253.18 and 135.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.48, 253.18 and 135.30 is: 202.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.48 : 253.18 = 135.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.48/253.18 = 135.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.48x = 253.18 × 135.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.48x = 34,256.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,256.37/169.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.12

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