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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.56, 254.10 and 139.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.56, 254.10 and 139.18 is: 208.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.56 : 254.10 = 139.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.56/254.10 = 139.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.56x = 254.10 × 139.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.56x = 35,366.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,366.27/169.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.58

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