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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.50, 253.26 and 134.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.50, 253.26 and 134.90 is: 201.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.50 : 253.26 = 134.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.50/253.26 = 134.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.50x = 253.26 × 134.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.50x = 34,164.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,164.77/169.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.56

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