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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.52, 254.34 and 142.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.52, 254.34 and 142.38 is: 213.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.52 : 254.34 = 142.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.52/254.34 = 142.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.52x = 254.34 × 142.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.52x = 36,212.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,212.93/169.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.63

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