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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.55, 253.82 and 135.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.55, 253.82 and 135.08 is: 202.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.55 : 253.82 = 135.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.55/253.82 = 135.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.55x = 253.82 × 135.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.55x = 34,285.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,285.07/169.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.22

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